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There were 1,428 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 465,261 in the last 365 days.

National Union of Journalists Press Releases

696 Press Releases
  • Published on August 11, 2025 - 11:24 GMT

    Palestine: NUJ deplores killing of Al-Jazeera journalists

    The Israeli government has admitted to killing five Al-Jazeera journalists and media workers in an airstrike on a tent outside the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza last night. At least seven people were killed overall, including camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, …

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 19:24 GMT

    Colombia: trade unions condemn US interference in Alvaro Uribe ruling

    Follows conviction of Colombia's former president The NUJ has joined trade unions across the UK and Ireland in expressing support for the independence of the Colombian judiciary following criticism from US secretary of state Marc Rubio. Members of the …

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

    NUJ Rulebook 2025-2027

    The NUJ Rulebook defines the union's work, membership, and democratic structure. Includes rule change amendments from the NUJ Delegate Meeting held in Blackpool from 25-27 April 2025. Download the resource Return to listing

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  • Published on August 7, 2025 - 11:57 GMT

    Afghanistan: Taliban arrests at least seven journalists in July

    The plight of Afghan journalists under the Taliban authorities has been highlighted by the International Federation of Journalists, with reports of harassment, imprisonment and intimidation. During July, the IFJ monitored the situation for media workers in …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

    Palestine: Israeli forces extend closure of Al Jazeera office in the occupied West Bank

    Shutdown of bureau lengthened again by court order Israeli forces have raided the closed Al Jazeera's bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and lengthened its closure order by another 60 days. The office was shut down during a live broadcast on …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 11:15 GMT

    Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza

    The NUJ, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) are among signatories of open letter urging action to protect journalists and truth in Gaza. The letter calls for the UK government to exert pressure on …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 11:15 GMT

    Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch commemorate North Sands Massacre

    A forgotten tragedy, pivotal in the development of trade unionism, was commemorated on the banks of the River Wear, with members of Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch taking part.  Two hundred years ago, in 1825, seven people were shot dead when …

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  • Published on August 4, 2025 - 13:04 GMT

    The Journalist August-September 2025

    Features on page view targets, public interest journalism, Norway's state-funded media, picketing during the Thatcher years, and more. When better than the holiday season to read your copy of The Journalist? The new edition is available here and the …

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  • Published on July 31, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

    Right to Report on Palestine Action

    The UK Home Office’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 has been the subject of considerable debate, prompting a range of queries about the rights and responsibilities of journalists. NUJ members must be allowed to report …

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  • Published on July 30, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

    NUJ Branch July 2025

    This month's edition contains features from Anna Lamche, winner of the Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists' Award, and Roger Mckenzie, co-chair of the Black Members' Council. Welcome to the latest edition of NUJ Branch. Laura Davison on Reach …

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  • Published on July 30, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

    Israel: IDF must stop slandering Gaza’s journalists

    Attempts to discredit journalists are "war of attrition against the media". The International Federation of Journalists has condemned unproven allegations being made against journalists in Gaza that puts their lives at risk.  The NUJ backs the …

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

    Bangladesh: Journalist killed in violent attack

    Khandaker Shah Alam died allegedly in retaliation for his reporting. The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF), in strongly condemning the killing of journalist …

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

    Philippines: Broadcaster murdered in targeted shooting

    Erwin Labitad Segovia gunned down on his way home Authorities in the Philippines have been urged to intensify their efforts to protect journalists following the death of Erwin Labitad Segovia after his local radio show. The broadcaster for Radio WOW FM in …

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 10:28 GMT

    Reach group chapel statement on use of AI

    A motion by the Reach NUJ group chapel has expressed alarm over the company's use of artificial intelligence. The motion was passed unanimously after the company announced an overhaul of its sports coverage and major redundancies across its national …

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  • Published on July 23, 2025 - 23:00 GMT

    Caroline Sword and Gilbert Johnston receive NUJ gold badges

    Two longstanding NUJ activists have been celebrated by their branch as they were presented with gold badges in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the union. The Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch were joined by Georgina Morris, NUJ …

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  • Published on July 22, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

    NUJ branches summit

    Join us for an online summit open to all branches throughout the NUJ. Our network of branches are at the heart of union democracy and have a vital role to play in engaging and bringing  together our members. We are inviting every NUJ  branch to take part …

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  • Published on July 22, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

    Starving of journalists in Gaza “silences the truth”

    Agence France-Presse’s journalists’ union warns its colleagues at serious risk of starvation. The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for action to end of the starvation of the remaining press working in Gaza. It follows …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

    News on "endangered" public service media needs "stable and adequate funding" says Ofcom

    Regulator's PSM review also recommends "public service content should be findable on YouTube". Ofcom has recommended that news on "endangered" traditional public service media (PSM) is one of the genres that needs additional public …

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  • Published on July 18, 2025 - 13:26 GMT

    Tribute to NUJ member Mick O’Neill

    The respected journalist and committed member of the Reach Ireland chapel is remembered as a “confidante, protector, teacher and friend.” Tribute by Michael O’Toole, Reach Ireland FoC. Everyone in the Reach Ireland chapel has been left devastated by the …

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  • Published on July 17, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

    Scrutiny of government an essential part of public interest journalism, says NUJ

    The National Union of Journalists has voiced its concern over the use of a super-injunction, preventing public interest journalism about a data breach confirmed by the UK government. In February 2022, the personal information of almost 19,000 people …

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