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National Union of Journalists Press Releases

696 Press Releases
  • Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:51 GMT

    Presumption of anonymity for firearms officers poses grave threat to public interest journalism, say NUJ and JUSTICE

    The NUJ and law reform charity JUSTICE have written jointly to Yvette Cooper, UK home secretary, expressing deep concern over a proposed change in law granting anonymity to firearms officers subject to criminal proceedings following a shooting. Both the …

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  • Published on May 6, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

    Myanmar: Junta sentences journalist to five years in jail

    Than Htike Myint sentenced on terrorism charges for contacts on his mobile phone The NUJ is joining the International Federation of Journalists and the Myanmar Journalists Network in calling for the release of reporter Than Htike Myint, who has been …

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  • Published on May 6, 2025 - 12:49 GMT

    NUJ pays tribute to Lyra McKee on World Press Freedom Day

    The NUJ unveiled a picture of journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May. McKee, a NUJ Belfast and District branch member, was killed on 18 April 2019 in the Creggan area of Derry while observing a riot as a freelance …

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  • Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:02 GMT

    Scotland's first minister urges PA to reconsider planned redundancies

    John Swinney has written to PA Media after the company announced plans to cut 8% of its UK editorial staff last week.   The job cuts place six journalists in Scotland at risk, including dedicated political reporters.  During First Minister's Questions …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:01 GMT

    3 May - World Press Freedom Day

    This year’s theme is ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’ Developments on artificial intelligence have moved at pace in recent years, and the NUJ’s campaign has called for greater …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:01 GMT

    Philippines: Filipino journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang shot dead

    Veteran publisher and champion of media freedom murdered at home On the cusp of World Press Freedom Day it has emerged that veteran Filipino journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang has been murdered. The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists and …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 11:59 GMT

    NUJ condemns detention of journalist Ali Samoudi

    The National Union of Journalists has strongly condemned the detention of Palestinian journalist Ali Samoudi by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) following a morning raid on his son’s home. Following the raid on the home located in the West Bank, Samoudi was …

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  • Published on April 28, 2025 - 15:23 GMT

    NUJ welcomes publication of the Workplace Culture Review

    The union will now scrutinise it closely and speak to NUJ members at the BBC to seek their views on the recommendations and findings. Paul Siegert, NUJ national broadcasting organiser, said: "It’s vitally important that the country’s largest public …

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  • Published on April 28, 2025 - 08:07 GMT

    DM2025: freelance

    Motions affecting freelances were heard on the final day of DM. Research produced by the Licensing and Collecting Society and supported by the NUJ found that UK freelance journalists earn £27,000 a year on average. The research also shows that a …

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  • Published on April 27, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

    International Workers’ Memorial Day

    28 April each year provides an opportunity to remember those who have died at work. The International Federation of Journalists recorded killings of 122 journalists in 2024, a figure highlighting the grave danger many journalists working globally continue …

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  • Published on April 27, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

    DM2025: international

    Stay updated on motions including those on the targeting of Palestinian journalists. Liam Rodger, moving composite F said journalists have been targeted at home and killed whilst wearing PRESS vests. Ronan Brady said there had been “a targeted slaughter” …

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  • Published on April 27, 2025 - 12:21 GMT

    DM remembers killed journalists

    NUJ members at Delegate Meeting held the names of journalists killed since 2023 as recorded by the International Federation of Journalists in a moment of remembrance. A presentation of names was played to conference.   © Jess Hurd © Jess Hurd © Jess Hurd …

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  • Published on April 27, 2025 - 12:21 GMT

    DM2025: ethics

    The final day of DM includes motions on ethics. Motion 127 tabled by Birmingham & Coventry Branch and amended by Disabeld Members’ Council called on the Ethics council to produce guidance and a ‘code of conduct’ that members can follow to ensure fair …

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  • Published on April 27, 2025 - 12:21 GMT

    DM2025: recruitment and membership

    Motions in this debate included one from the Equality council encouraging recruitment of migrant journalists to the NUJ. Motion 143 tabled by the Equality Council noted the amalgamation of media corporations had led to the “swallowing of local and regional …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

    NUJ Members of Honour announced at DM

    Jim Symons and Eamonn McCann received praise and recognition by the union as they awarded the prestigious title. Jim Symons and Eamonn McCann © Jess Hurd President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Derry journalist Eamon McCann, who has been made a …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

    DM2025: finance

    The treasurer’s report was given by Christ Frost at DM, followed my motions on finance. Delegates debated motion 111 tabled by the NEC and amended by Leeds & West Yorkshire branch. The motion called for a subscription increase, required to maintain …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

    Anthony Bellanger, addresses DM as this year’s international speaker

    “The NUJ is a pillar of the IFJ, a voice that counts within the IFJ” said the International Federation of Journalists’ general secretary. Anthony Bellanger © Jess Hurd Expressing ‘great honour’ at being with NUJ members today, Bellanger congratulated Laura …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

    DM 2025: health & safety

    Delegates gave powerful speeches detailing the grave threats journalists face. Since the 1998 Belfast Agreement, two Belfast and District Branch members have been killed for doing their job: Martin O'Hagan in 2001 and Lyra McKee in 2019. Brian Pelan …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

    DM2025: government policies

    Motions on the need for long-term reform of the funding of public service broadcasting at RTÉ, and cuts to the winter fuel payment featured. Motions on the Employment Rights Bill started the second day of conference. Chris Morley, Northern and Midlands …

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  • Published on April 26, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

    DM2025: media freedom

    The use of counter-terror legislation against journalists was condemned at DM. Motions on SLAPPs and on a campaign reforming the law, allowing the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to award costs were carried. The NUJ has expressed its concern at the use of …

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