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The National Union of Journalists
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The NUJ is the voice for journalists and journalism - an active, campaigning membership organisation promoting media ethics.
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The NUJ calls for transparency over the BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, opposes political appointments to the BBC board, and continues to defend members’ right to report freely - without fear or interference.

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NUJ calls for clarity and transparency over BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee
The NUJ has noted with concern that during Monday’s Culture Media and Sport Committee hearing, Sir Robbie Gibb stated that he has become involved in editorial matters.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms, including digitally. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2025
The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an online meeting for members on 24 Nov (5.30 - 6.30pm), exploring ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform. Learn more + join:

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Disabled Members' Council meeting to explore Access to Work and push for reform
The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an informal online meeting on 24 November (from 5.30 - 6.30pm) which will explore ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Champion news for freelances that Fleet Street missed: the UK government announced a new 'freelance champion' as part of its Creative Industries Sector Plan www.nuj.org.uk/resource/cha...
Champion news for freelances that Fleet Street missed
The UK government announced a new 'freelance champion' as part of its Creative Industries Sector Plan.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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The NUJ has written to BBC leadership to arrange a meeting to address concerns raised by members and to highlight the union’s longstanding calls for improved conditions.

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NUJ requests meeting with BBC leadership to discuss members’ concerns
The NUJ has written to BBC leadership requesting a meeting to address concerns raised by members and to highlight the union’s longstanding calls for improved conditions.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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All members are invited to join a domestic abuse awareness webinar on 2 December (5pm - 6:30pm).

Learn about the indicators, understand the impact it can have, and discover ways your branch or workplace can support those who need it.

Register: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Domestic abuse awareness webinar for NUJ reps and members
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November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Three NUJ members - Kevin Cooper, Rosaline Kelly, and Liam Cahill - are featured in the latest volume of Left Lives, a celebration of Irish trade union leaders.

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NUJ members honoured in celebration of Irish trade unionists
Three NUJ members are featured in volume five of Left Lives, a celebration of Irish trade union leaders published by Umiskin Press and launched in Dublin on Wednesday night.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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On 27th November the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) will hold its annual Write to End Violence Against Women Awards ceremony, recognising excellence in reporting on violence against women and girls. Book here

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The Write to End Violence Against Women Awards
Join us to celebrate the journalists raising awareness, driving accountability and helping change narratives on violence against women
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November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an online meeting for members on 24 Nov (5.30 - 6.30pm), exploring ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform. Learn more + join:

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/dis...
Disabled Members' Council meeting to explore Access to Work and push for reform
The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an informal online meeting on 24 November (from 5.30 - 6.30pm) which will explore ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, told LBC that President Trump’s dismissive response to questions about Jamal Khashoggi’s murder “sends a terrible message to despots around the world” and “appears to give a tacit acceptance to looking away when journalists are killed.”
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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NUJ welcomes news that a court in the Philippines has dismissed a murder charge against the jailed community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio. The union also backs the IFJ's call for Cumpio’s immediate release
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Murder charge against Filipino community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio dropped
NUJ welcomes news and calls for her immediate release
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November 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Labour MP & chair of the Women and Equalities Committee @sarahowen.org.uk said govt should take seriously “the threat X poses to our country’s democracy and social cohesion”

“There is no obligation for government departments to use X… we should stop lending it any sense of legitimacy”
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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🚨 Labour MPs are calling for a minister-led review of the government’s use of X, warning it poses growing risks to democracy and public safety

@politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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📢 Despite the ceasefire agreement in October, the humanitarian and working conditions for #Gaza’s journalists remain extremely dire. Your support is critical to help them.

🔴 Donate to the #IFJ Safety Fund with the communication: Media Solidarity Centers.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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"She taught us that joy can be revolutionary, that solidarity can be stronger than fear, that resistance can be beautiful."

Thanks to @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social for delivering this year's lecture on learning from Claudia Jones in the fight against the far-right.

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Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP gives 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
This year’s annual lecture organised by the NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) focused on learning from trailblazing journalist Claudia Jones in the fight against the far-right.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Tributes to Charles Harkness, an erudite journalist, former deputy general secretary of the NUJ, and Member of Honour (awarded for his lifetime of service to trade unionism and his profession).

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NUJ tributes to Charles Harkness
Charles Harkness, who died last month aged 82, was former deputy general secretary of the National Union of Journalists.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Excellent work from the NUJ Nottingham branch, who secured a government pledge to strengthen “objectively, accountability and transparency” in local councils following Reform UK's ban on the Nottinghamshire Post.

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NUJ win pledge over Reform UK Nottinghamshire ban
The NUJ Nottingham branch has secured a government pledge after the leader of Reform UK in Nottinghamshire imposed a ban on reporters from the Nottingham Post/Nottinghamshire Live news website.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The NUJ Ethics Council will hold a webinar tomorrow (19 Nov at 5:30pm) focusing on ways to responsibly and sensitively report on terror attacks and murder. Hear from our expert speakers from Survivors Against Terror and Advic + David Collins, Sunday Times journalist.

Register here:
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NUJ Ethics Council webinar: reporting on terror attacks and murder
A webinar for journalists exploring best practices for reporting on terror attacks and murder.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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📣 IFJ in the news is out!

Thank you for your support #PressFreedom #UnionStrong
IFJ in the news / IFJ
Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of ...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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#Israel: The government seeks to ban foreign media outlets permanently if deemed “a security threat”. We are extremely concerned about this bill which, if approved, would represent the government’s latest attempt to curtail free speech and media freedom. @abellanger.bsky.social
Israel: Government seeks to ban foreign media outlets permanently if deemed “a security threat” / IFJ
Members of the Israeli parliament voted on 10 November in favour of passing a bill that would allow the government to permanently shut down foreign media outlets alleged to “undermine national securit...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Several Journalists Attacked While Covering Rally in Belgrade
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/YI0ra
Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social @efjeurope.bsky.social @ifjglobal.bsky.social & @rsf.org
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November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Investigative Outlet Oštro Targeted with Criminal Complaint over Reporting
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/JfjJK
Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social @ifjglobal.bsky.social & @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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#Myanmar: Myanmar’s military filed legal charges against the exile-run Assistance Association for Myanmar-based Independent Journalists (AAMIJ) News on November 10 under the junta’s ‘election protection law’, as its contributor Myat Thu Kyaw continues to languish in jail.
Myanmar: Junta charges media outlet as contributor remains imprisoned / IFJ
Myanmar’s military filed legal charges against the exile-run Assistance Association for Myanmar-based Independent Journalists (AAMIJ) News on November 10 under the junta’s ‘election protection law’, a...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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The NUJ Dublin branch has launched a €3,000 bursary for student members to encourage a new generation of Irish language journalists into the profession.

Students can join the union for just €15 a year. More information and application details⬇️

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Sparánacht Bhrainse Átha Cliath, Ceardchumann Náisiúnta na nIriseoirí
The NUJ Dublin branch has launched a bursary to encourage a new generation of Irish language student journalists into the profession.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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"The NewsGuild-CWA stands with our family at the National Union of Journalists and BBC journalists and media workers."

Thanks to @newsguild.org for the solidarity.

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US union sends solidarity to BBC journalists following President Trump’s legal threat
NewsGuild-CWA has shared a message of support with BBC journalists following Donald Trump’s threat to sue the UK public service broadcaster for defamation.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM