The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Afghan Independent Journalists’ Union (AIJU) in condemning the killing of two media workers in Afghanistan. Abdul Zahir Safi, a journalist for Afghanistan state media, was killed in …
Lisa Nandy, UK culture secretary, has agreed to meet with the NUJ as well as other MPs to discuss mass redundancies at Reach and protecting quality journalism. During a parliamentary session in Westminster this morning, Grahame Morris, MP for Easington, …
The NUJ has signed a joint letter calling for the UK government to abandon plans to grant a presumption of anonymity to police firearms officers facing criminal proceedings. The letter was sent to Shabana Mahmood, UK home secretary, ahead of the second …
Death must be investigated to see if tragedy connected to his work The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists in calling for an investigation into the death of Turkish journalist Hakan Tosun …
Al Nour Suleiman dies following drone strike Editor and presenter Al Nour Suleiman has died following a drone strike on his home by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The NUJ adds its voice to that of the International Federation of …
On Monday 3 November at 5.30pm, the NUJ will host an online speaker event to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI). Worldwide, journalists continue to report in difficult, hostile and dangerous environments to ensure …
Perpetrators of attack must be brought to justice The NUJ has expressed its concern at the vandalism of a house in Kosovo belonging to the family of investigative journalist Vudi Xhymshiti. Xhymshiti, the London-based founder and chief editor of The …
On Monday 3 November at 5.30pm, the NUJ will host an online speaker event to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI). Worldwide, journalists continue to report in difficult, hostile and dangerous environments to ensure …
Want to be paid on time? The deadline is approaching to let the government know. Article by Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser. When you have completed a job, you deserve to be paid. It is a simple axiom, to be found, in varying forms, in the laws of most …
It’s World Mental Health Day today (Friday 10 October), and this year’s theme is “Access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.” It’s a timely reminder of the toll routinely reporting and writing about human suffering can take on …
NUJ members at PA Media have secured an above-inflation pay deal, demonstrating "the power of union activism and collective bargaining." The NUJ PA chapel said in a statement: "The PA chapel is pleased to announce its second successful pay …
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the proposed axing of STV North’s News at 6 programme and up to 30 job cuts in the newsroom as “an act of cultural vandalism for journalism in Scotland”. Giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s …
Every year the NUJ's Black Members' Council organises the Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture in honour of the pioneering journalist who founded the UK's first black newspaper The West Indian Gazette and Afro-Asian Caribbean News. This year’s …
Brian Harris is remembered as a revered photographer and NUJ loyalist. Tribute by Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser. Brian Harris reimagined the possibilities of news photography during newspapers’ last golden age. No paper has been so admired for its …
On the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks, the NUJ remembers the journalists and civilians killed in the ongoing conflict. Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023 killed over 1,200 people, including 850 civilians, with 250 Israelis and …
Tributes have been paid to author and longstanding NUJ member Jilly Cooper following her death at the age of 88. Cooper began her career at the Middlesex Independent before becoming a columnist for The Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday. She was best known as …
Journalists now have a dedicated safety officer in every UK police force, providing direct access to support when faced with abuse and threats of violence. In its announcement today, the UK government said it encourages journalists to make use of the …
The National Union of Journalists has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities. Journalists aboard boats aiming to deliver aid including food and medical supplies are among hundreds held by Israeli …
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The Birmingham & Coventry NUJ Branch has passed a motion expressing support and solidarity with journalists at Reach amid plans by the publisher to make large-scale redundancies. This follows similar statements by the NUJ Financial Times and PA chapels …
