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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 stronger regulation, enforcement of copyright laws, and fair pay for journalists as AI transforms the creative industries.
NUJ submits evidence on AI licensing and copyright in journalism
The NUJ has responded to the Department for Culture, Media & Sport’s call for evidence on AI licensing and copyright in creative industries.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "The UK government must now prioritise legislation to stop those with thin skins and thick wallets misusing the courts to stymie reporting and evade scrutiny.”

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NUJ signs letter to UK prime minister calling for urgent anti-SLAPP legislation
The NUJ has joined over 120 organisations, publishers, editors, lawyers, and academics in urging the UK government to stamp out abusive and spurious lawsuits aimed at silencing journalists and whistle...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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The NUJ has welcomed the arrest of four suspects in connection with an attack on the home of union member Adil Raja.

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NUJ raises concern over raid on Adil Raja
The NUJ has welcomed the arrest of four suspects in connection with an attack on the home of union member Adil Raja.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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The NUJ has paid tribute to Paddy Clancy - who led Dublin’s first and only freelance strike - as "one of the finest tabloid journalists of his generation".

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Tributes paid to versatile veteran Paddy Clancy
Tributes have been paid to former NUJ activist Paddy Clancy, who died at the weekend following a short illness.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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The NUJ joins @ifjglobal.bsky.social and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) in condemning the continued targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists and media workers by Israeli forces, and reiterates calls for an investigation and accountability.

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Palestine: Journalists continue to be killed despite ceasefire agreement
At least 234 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed by Israeli forces since October 2023, the latest figures by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) show.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "The treatment of Frenchie Mae Cumpio is an alarming example of anti-terror legislation being used to intimidate journalists working to hold power to account."
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Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio convicted for “financing terrorism”
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio on basel...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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The NUJ would welcome regulatory scrutiny of the proposed Telegraph takeover.
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NUJ would welcome investigation into Telegraph takeover
The proposed takeover of the Telegraph Media Group by the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) may need to be referred for regulatory scrutiny, UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has suggested.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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NUJ members at Wyvex Media have secured formal trade union recognition, alongside a new house agreement that delivers transparent pay scales and a 7.3% pay rise for journalists.

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NUJ members win union recognition and 7.3% pay rise at Wyvex Media
NUJ members at Wyvex Media have secured formal trade union recognition, alongside a new house agreement that delivers transparent pay scales and a 7.3% pay rise for journalists.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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The 30 January deadline to enter the Amnesty Media Awards is fast approaching. @amnestyuk.bsky.social

The awards recognise media workers' role in highlighting human rights abuses domestically and internationally.

Apply here: amnesty-media-awards.org.uk/awards-categ...
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Awards Categories - Amnesty Media Awards
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January 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Congratulations to the #freelance music #journalists contributing to Kerrang! for forcing the company to pay up and pay on time. Great to see collective action works. Not great that freelances have to take action simply to ensure they get paid within a month of their work being published
January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Ofcom's assertion that the axing of the STV North News at 6 programme is “the best thing for audiences across Scotland” is astonishing and out of touch.

NUJ’s full response:

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NUJ reacts to Ofcom’s ‘astonishing’ embrace of damaging STV cuts
The NUJ has blasted Ofcom after the regulator described proposals that include axing STV North News at 6 as the "best thing for audiences across Scotland."
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January 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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MPs have urged the UK government to guarantee sustainable funding, universal accessibility & political independence through BBC Charter Renewal.

Thank you @rebeccalongbailey.com, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social & the NUJ parliamentary group for raising members' calls.

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MPs call for universal access and secure funding at BBC Charter Renewal debate
MPs have urged the UK government to guarantee that the BBC is sustainably funded, politically independent and universally accessible, following the launch of its Charter Renewal green paper.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Freelance music journalists at Kerrang! went on strike for just an hour and 19 minutes before management agreed to all their terms.

Collective action works.

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Kerrang! journalists’ strike shows true metal
In December freelance writers at music magazine Kerrang! showed the power of coordinated, collective action.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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The NUJ has written to competition regulators in Ireland and the UK to raise concerns over the proposed acquisition of Alpha Media by Iconic Media.

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Iconic takeover of Alpha Media raises serious media diversity concerns, says NUJ
The NUJ has expressed concern over the proposed acquisition of Alpha Media by Malcolm Denmark’s Iconic Media.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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Throughout 2026, we’re supporting our branches via a mix of free training and group discussions.

The first training session (held twice) will cover how to chair an inclusive meeting.

🗓️ 21 January, 12pm-1.30pm
🗓️ 26 January, 4.30pm-6pm

Learn more and register:
www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Solidarity with @nujofficial.bsky.social STV members on strike in Scotland today against damaging cuts to vital and valued news services

#STVStrike
January 7, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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STUC Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham, joined the @nujofficial.bsky.social picket in Glasgow in their fight against staffing and programming cuts. Workers in Aberdeen are also on strike today fighting against the scrapping of the north edition of News at 6 🪧
January 7, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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With @nujofficial.bsky.social members on strike today to protect jobs and journalism.

Pickets:
STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ
8.30am - 1pm

STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH
11am - 1pm

Show your support!
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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#STVStrike: STV members across Scotland are braving the cold weather to oppose damaging cuts to jobs and programming.

Rolling coverage⬇️

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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 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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#UK: Full solidarity with @nujofficial.bsky.social members and journalists at STV, who are striking in Aberdeen and Glasgow. Local news matters. Let's unite to save jobs and quality journalism ✊🏿

#STVStrike
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January 7, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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The STUC supports @nujofficial.bsky.social members at STV on strike today fighting against plans for compulsory redundancies and to axe the north edition of News at 6.
January 7, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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Support the #STVStrike!

Tomorrow NUJ members at STV will go on strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.

Please share solidarity messages or join them in-person if safe to travel ❄️ locations and times ⬇️
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Colleagues have paid wonderful tribute to NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, who recently passed away aged 95.

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NUJ tributes to Roy Jones
NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, has died aged 95.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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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.

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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.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The NUJ has branded Iconic Media CEO Malcolm Denmark a “Scrooge” over his broken promises to National World staff to make a pay award for 2025.

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NUJ labels Malcolm Denmark a ‘Scrooge’ over pay award refusal
The NUJ has branded Iconic Media CEO Malcolm Denmark a “Scrooge” over his broken promises to National World staff to make a pay award for 2025, and has accused him of ripping up recognition agreements...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM