News from the NUJ's 60+ Council. The December 2025 edition includes: Updates on the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign The need for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons Getting a grip on digital ageism Download the resource …
The NUJ has welcomed the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer. After months of debate, a deadlock in the House of Lords was broken to pave the way for …
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The NUJ has signed a joint letter to Liz Kendall, UK technology secretary, highlighting the threat of breaking end-to-end encryption on journalists and journalism. The letter was sent ahead of a parliamentary debate in Westminster on the Online Safety Act …
The government has launched the BBC Charter Review, pledging to “future-proof” the BBC and its “world-class journalism”. Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “The NUJ welcomes the launch of the BBC Charter Review. The union will consult members to …
The National Union of Journalists has criticised proposals by Ofcom which would allow STV to axe its separate news programme for the north of Scotland. However STV has significantly watered down its original plans, following pressure from viewers, …
The NUJ has expressed grave disappointment at the decision of the Smyth family to cease publication this month of the Northern Standard. Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish secretary, said: "This is a blow to journalism and to County Monaghan. It is regrettable …
MPs have called for urgent investment, reform, and regulation to revive local journalism in the face of enormous financial pressures and the threat of big tech. On 3 December, MPs from across the political spectrum met in Westminster Hall for a debate on …
The NUJ’s Welsh Executive Council (WEC) has strongly condemned as "wholly unwarranted" criticism of the Director of BBC Wales by the leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage. David Nicholson, WEC co-chair, defended Rhuanedd Richards, BBC Wales director, …
On Human Rights Day, the NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in urging governments to end clear violations of international law after 111 journalists were killed this year. The IFJ’s annual Killed List records another lethal …
NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6. A formal ballot of staff showed 94% in favour of strike and 98% …
The NUJ has commended Newsguild-CWA and journalists at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after the paper was ordered to provide compensation for various workers’ violations following a three-year strike. Journalists at the publication took action in October 2022 …
Mahmoud Wadi's death takes toll of media workers to at least 226. The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in repeating calls for an immediate investigation into the continued targeting of Palestinian journalists by Israeli …
The NUJ has urged the UN to condemn the Iranian state's use of extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards the corporation’s staff and their families. Lawyers for the BBC World Service …
A stellar cast of some of the most prominent figures in Irish journalism featured at a presentation ceremony in Dublin last night when the NUJ presented life membership certificates to journalists with more than 40 years membership of the union. The …
The Journalist was awarded best union journal at the 48th TUC Comms Awards last night. Published six times a year, The Journalist retains editorial independence from the NUJ’s leadership and aims to offer members comprehensive, news and features on their …
Today (3 December) marks International Day of Disabled People, with this year’s theme focusing on fostering disability-inclusive societies. The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls on journalists to challenge harmful portrayals about disabled people and …
The winners of the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, were announced at a ceremony in London on Thursday 27 November. These annual awards celebrate the work of journalists and writers who report on violence against women …
The NUJ has expressed concern over the weakening of provisions in the Employment Rights Bill after the UK government removed the right to day one protection from unfair dismissal. In a U-turn on its manifesto commitment, the government instead plans to …
The NUJ has welcomed the assurance by the proposed new owners of the Tuam Herald, Celtic Media Group, that all jobs at the County Galway newspaper will be retained when the transfer of ownership is completed in 2026. The proposed sale of The Tuam Herald, …
