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⏰ London Freelance Branch AGM
Monday 12 Jan, 6.30 pm
A focus on branch biz - we'll be electing the committee and reps to trade councils, but plenty of time for your questions, work matters and more!
Zoom link coming over this weekend. See you soon :)
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Monday 12 Jan, 6.30 pm
A focus on branch biz - we'll be electing the committee and reps to trade councils, but plenty of time for your questions, work matters and more!
Zoom link coming over this weekend. See you soon :)
buff.ly/5uNaDot
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I've written an explainer on Venezuela:
Why did Chavez revolution go wrong?
Who are the factions in Venezuela today?
History of US involvement in Venezuela
Why Trump did not go for regime change
lab.org.uk/venezuela-th...
@latinamericabureau.bsky.social @clascam.bsky.social @nujlfb.bsky.social
Why did Chavez revolution go wrong?
Who are the factions in Venezuela today?
History of US involvement in Venezuela
Why Trump did not go for regime change
lab.org.uk/venezuela-th...
@latinamericabureau.bsky.social @clascam.bsky.social @nujlfb.bsky.social
Understanding Venezuela -- an explainer | Latin America Bureau
Grace Livingstone, author of America’s Backyard, analyses the Chavista revolution, what went wrong, the different factions in Venezuela today and the long history of US intervention in the country. ...
lab.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I've written an explainer on Venezuela:
Why did Chavez revolution go wrong?
Who are the factions in Venezuela today?
History of US involvement in Venezuela
Why Trump did not go for regime change
lab.org.uk/venezuela-th...
@latinamericabureau.bsky.social @clascam.bsky.social @nujlfb.bsky.social
Why did Chavez revolution go wrong?
Who are the factions in Venezuela today?
History of US involvement in Venezuela
Why Trump did not go for regime change
lab.org.uk/venezuela-th...
@latinamericabureau.bsky.social @clascam.bsky.social @nujlfb.bsky.social
⏰ London Freelance Branch AGM
Monday 12 Jan, 6.30 pm
A focus on branch biz - we'll be electing the committee and reps to trade councils, but plenty of time for your questions, work matters and more!
Zoom link coming over this weekend. See you soon :)
buff.ly/5uNaDot
Monday 12 Jan, 6.30 pm
A focus on branch biz - we'll be electing the committee and reps to trade councils, but plenty of time for your questions, work matters and more!
Zoom link coming over this weekend. See you soon :)
buff.ly/5uNaDot
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
⏰ London Freelance Branch AGM
Monday 12 Jan, 6.30 pm
A focus on branch biz - we'll be electing the committee and reps to trade councils, but plenty of time for your questions, work matters and more!
Zoom link coming over this weekend. See you soon :)
buff.ly/5uNaDot
Monday 12 Jan, 6.30 pm
A focus on branch biz - we'll be electing the committee and reps to trade councils, but plenty of time for your questions, work matters and more!
Zoom link coming over this weekend. See you soon :)
buff.ly/5uNaDot
#Venezuela: 14 journalists detained.
"Journalists act in the public interest and those who seek to silence journalists cannot claim to do so in defence of democracy or the protection of human rights." - #NUJ's Laura Davidson.
"Journalists act in the public interest and those who seek to silence journalists cannot claim to do so in defence of democracy or the protection of human rights." - #NUJ's Laura Davidson.
Venezuela: 14 journalists arbitrarily detained following US military attack
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for journalists to be allowed to operate freely and without intimidation in Venezuela.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
#Venezuela: 14 journalists detained.
"Journalists act in the public interest and those who seek to silence journalists cannot claim to do so in defence of democracy or the protection of human rights." - #NUJ's Laura Davidson.
"Journalists act in the public interest and those who seek to silence journalists cannot claim to do so in defence of democracy or the protection of human rights." - #NUJ's Laura Davidson.
Freelance running story: Remembering journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war.
Honouring the courage and commitment of our colleagues in #Gaza.
Honouring the courage and commitment of our colleagues in #Gaza.
Remembering journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war | The Freelance
Reporters must be protected
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January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Freelance running story: Remembering journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war.
Honouring the courage and commitment of our colleagues in #Gaza.
Honouring the courage and commitment of our colleagues in #Gaza.
“Solidarity with NUJ STV members on strike in Scotland today against damaging cuts to vital and valued news services.”
Solidarity messages from the union and beyond. 🙏 #STVStrike #LocalNewsMatters
Solidarity messages from the union and beyond. 🙏 #STVStrike #LocalNewsMatters
Support the STV strike
STV staff across Scotland are out on strike today (7 January), braving the cold weather and heavy snow to oppose damaging cuts planned by the company’s management.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
“Solidarity with NUJ STV members on strike in Scotland today against damaging cuts to vital and valued news services.”
Solidarity messages from the union and beyond. 🙏 #STVStrike #LocalNewsMatters
Solidarity messages from the union and beyond. 🙏 #STVStrike #LocalNewsMatters
“It's a privilege to pay tax. It means you're earning money. It also means you're helping other people.” - Eric Longley, accountant to the stars.
How to hang on to whatever you earn as much as possible...
How to hang on to whatever you earn as much as possible...
‘A privilege to pay tax’ says accountant Eric | The Freelance
Also, financial adviser Ion Tsakalis
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January 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“It's a privilege to pay tax. It means you're earning money. It also means you're helping other people.” - Eric Longley, accountant to the stars.
How to hang on to whatever you earn as much as possible...
How to hang on to whatever you earn as much as possible...
"Viewers, staff, business leaders, politicians and unions all know STV's plans are desperate, shortsighted, damaging to Scottish journalism and in complete disregard of the viewers and communities in the north of Scotland who depend on local coverage from STV News." #STVstrike
STV journalists stage strike over plans to cut news show
The dispute is over compulsory redundancies and the end of a separate news service for the north of Scotland.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
"Viewers, staff, business leaders, politicians and unions all know STV's plans are desperate, shortsighted, damaging to Scottish journalism and in complete disregard of the viewers and communities in the north of Scotland who depend on local coverage from STV News." #STVstrike
Freelance Jan26: Member Adil Raja burgled, then convicted in absentia. @soldierspeaks.bsky.social
Member Adil Raja burgled, then convicted in absentia | The Freelance
Threat to reporting on Pakistan
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January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Freelance Jan26: Member Adil Raja burgled, then convicted in absentia. @soldierspeaks.bsky.social
Freelance running story: Remembering journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war.
Remembering journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war | The Freelance
Reporters must be protected
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Freelance running story: Remembering journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war.
LFB vice chair @graceliv.bsky.social is giving a talk on the history of US interventions in Latin America.
13 January, 8 pm in London and online.
Register here: buff.ly/XYLrRSx
13 January, 8 pm in London and online.
Register here: buff.ly/XYLrRSx
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
LFB vice chair @graceliv.bsky.social is giving a talk on the history of US interventions in Latin America.
13 January, 8 pm in London and online.
Register here: buff.ly/XYLrRSx
13 January, 8 pm in London and online.
Register here: buff.ly/XYLrRSx
The Freelance Jan26 - LFB chair’s report '25
Thanks to our excellent members and committee for a super active year! Topic and speaker suggestions welcome - let us know what you want and need.
Thanks to our excellent members and committee for a super active year! Topic and speaker suggestions welcome - let us know what you want and need.
London Freelance Branch chair’s report 2025 | The Freelance
An active year for our Branch
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January 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Freelance Jan26 - LFB chair’s report '25
Thanks to our excellent members and committee for a super active year! Topic and speaker suggestions welcome - let us know what you want and need.
Thanks to our excellent members and committee for a super active year! Topic and speaker suggestions welcome - let us know what you want and need.
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"You can ignore AI, and risk irrelevance in your career; or... engage with it critically, using a journalist’s critical mindset” Thanks @nujlfb.bsky.social for sharing helpful tips from @harrietmeyer.bsky.social on how to use AI while avoiding the pitfalls www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512harri...
Keeping public trust and our sanity - in the age of 'AI' | The Freelance
Can we use it safely and responsibly?
www.londonfreelance.org
January 6, 2026 at 11:34 AM
"You can ignore AI, and risk irrelevance in your career; or... engage with it critically, using a journalist’s critical mindset” Thanks @nujlfb.bsky.social for sharing helpful tips from @harrietmeyer.bsky.social on how to use AI while avoiding the pitfalls www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512harri...
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Colleagues have paid wonderful tribute to NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, who recently passed away aged 95.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ tributes to Roy Jones
NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, has died aged 95.
www.nuj.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Colleagues have paid wonderful tribute to NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, who recently passed away aged 95.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
Freelance Jan26: Wapping at 40: the strike that made the modern media - symposium 24 Jan in Clerkenwell.
Register here:
Register here:
Wapping at 40 - symposium 24/01/26 | The Freelance
the strike that made the modern media
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January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Freelance Jan26: Wapping at 40: the strike that made the modern media - symposium 24 Jan in Clerkenwell.
Register here:
Register here:
The 2026 @AmnestyUK Media Awards are open!
Full sponsorship available for freelancers which are not for profit, campaigning, or serve small, targeted audiences on tight budgets. Tick the box on the entry form and explain the circs to waive the entry fee.
Good luck!
Full sponsorship available for freelancers which are not for profit, campaigning, or serve small, targeted audiences on tight budgets. Tick the box on the entry form and explain the circs to waive the entry fee.
Good luck!
Amnesty Media Awards
The Amnesty International Media Awards celebrate excellence in human rights journalism.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The 2026 @AmnestyUK Media Awards are open!
Full sponsorship available for freelancers which are not for profit, campaigning, or serve small, targeted audiences on tight budgets. Tick the box on the entry form and explain the circs to waive the entry fee.
Good luck!
Full sponsorship available for freelancers which are not for profit, campaigning, or serve small, targeted audiences on tight budgets. Tick the box on the entry form and explain the circs to waive the entry fee.
Good luck!
Freelance Jan26: Keeping public trust and our sanity - in the age of 'AI'. Best practices for freelancers via @harrietmeyer.bsky.social
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512harri...
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512harri...
Keeping public trust and our sanity - in the age of 'AI' | The Freelance
Can we use it safely and responsibly?
www.londonfreelance.org
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Freelance Jan26: Keeping public trust and our sanity - in the age of 'AI'. Best practices for freelancers via @harrietmeyer.bsky.social
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512harri...
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512harri...
Happy New Year! 🎉
Some sound financial advice from Eric and Ion ahead of Self Assessment deadline and #MakingTaxDigital.
“It's a privilege to pay tax. It means you're earning money. It also means you're helping other people.”
Some sound financial advice from Eric and Ion ahead of Self Assessment deadline and #MakingTaxDigital.
“It's a privilege to pay tax. It means you're earning money. It also means you're helping other people.”
‘A privilege to pay tax’ says accountant Eric | The Freelance
Also, financial adviser Ion Tsakalis
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January 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Some sound financial advice from Eric and Ion ahead of Self Assessment deadline and #MakingTaxDigital.
“It's a privilege to pay tax. It means you're earning money. It also means you're helping other people.”
Some sound financial advice from Eric and Ion ahead of Self Assessment deadline and #MakingTaxDigital.
“It's a privilege to pay tax. It means you're earning money. It also means you're helping other people.”
Freelance Dec25: Defend Adil Raja! - Pakistan presses UK to extradite him. #pressfreedom @nujofficial.bsky.social
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512adil-...
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512adil-...
Defend Adil Raja! - Pakistan presses UK to extradite him | The Freelance
He must be allowed to say in the UK in safety
www.londonfreelance.org
December 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Freelance Dec25: Defend Adil Raja! - Pakistan presses UK to extradite him. #pressfreedom @nujofficial.bsky.social
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512adil-...
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512adil-...
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NUJ members at STV will hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ members at STV to hold one-day strike in New Year over cuts
Staff at STV News are to hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
www.nuj.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
NUJ members at STV will hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ reps at the BBC have voted in support of an independent inquiry into “any allegations of inappropriate interference by board members in editorial matters.”
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ calls for independent inquiry into alleged violations of BBC editorial independence
NUJ reps at the BBC have voted in support of an independent inquiry into “any allegations of inappropriate interference by board members in editorial matters.”
www.nuj.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
NUJ reps at the BBC have voted in support of an independent inquiry into “any allegations of inappropriate interference by board members in editorial matters.”
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
📸 Amnesty Media Awards - call for entries!
10 categories (written, broadcast, radio, photo journalism) - celebrating media workers' role in highlighting human rights abuses.
Deadline is 26 Jan and the awards ceremony will be held @BFI Southbank next May.
Apply here:
10 categories (written, broadcast, radio, photo journalism) - celebrating media workers' role in highlighting human rights abuses.
Deadline is 26 Jan and the awards ceremony will be held @BFI Southbank next May.
Apply here:
Awards Categories - Amnesty Media Awards
Awards Categories - Amnesty Media Awards
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December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📸 Amnesty Media Awards - call for entries!
10 categories (written, broadcast, radio, photo journalism) - celebrating media workers' role in highlighting human rights abuses.
Deadline is 26 Jan and the awards ceremony will be held @BFI Southbank next May.
Apply here:
10 categories (written, broadcast, radio, photo journalism) - celebrating media workers' role in highlighting human rights abuses.
Deadline is 26 Jan and the awards ceremony will be held @BFI Southbank next May.
Apply here:
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📢 The #IFJ and the Union internationale de la presse francophone (UPF) have launched the annual Shireen Abu Akleh Prize to honour the courage and commitment of women journalists worldwide.
📅 Deadline for submissions: 1 March.
Don't miss it!
@abellanger.bsky.social
📅 Deadline for submissions: 1 March.
Don't miss it!
@abellanger.bsky.social
Shireen Abu Akleh Prize launched: IFJ and UPF honour the courage and commitment of women journalists worldwide / IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Union of the Francophone Press (UPF) reaffirm their commitment to press freedom and the safety of women journalists with the annual Shireen Ab...
www.ifj.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📢 The #IFJ and the Union internationale de la presse francophone (UPF) have launched the annual Shireen Abu Akleh Prize to honour the courage and commitment of women journalists worldwide.
📅 Deadline for submissions: 1 March.
Don't miss it!
@abellanger.bsky.social
📅 Deadline for submissions: 1 March.
Don't miss it!
@abellanger.bsky.social
NUJ AI licensing survey 2025
Freelance members - share your views on how we can protect your rights and seek compensation for secondary forms of digital use, outside of contracts. This will inform our work with SCOOP.
Take the survey (5 mins):
Freelance members - share your views on how we can protect your rights and seek compensation for secondary forms of digital use, outside of contracts. This will inform our work with SCOOP.
Take the survey (5 mins):
NUJ AI licensing survey 2025
Freelancers - have your say on AI and creative work.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NUJ AI licensing survey 2025
Freelance members - share your views on how we can protect your rights and seek compensation for secondary forms of digital use, outside of contracts. This will inform our work with SCOOP.
Take the survey (5 mins):
Freelance members - share your views on how we can protect your rights and seek compensation for secondary forms of digital use, outside of contracts. This will inform our work with SCOOP.
Take the survey (5 mins):
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NUJ welcomes the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer www.nuj.org.uk/resource/emp...
Employment Rights Bill set to become law after Lords battle ends
www.nuj.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NUJ welcomes the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer www.nuj.org.uk/resource/emp...