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NUJ London Freelance Branch 🗞️ @nujlfb.bsky.social · 5d
Lively committee meeting last night! We have SO much coming up for you. ✨

• LinkedIn for Freelancers training - 27 Nov
• New Members Meet - 27 Nov
• Tackling the online targeting of women journalists - 28 Nov
• Winter Party - 9 Dec

www.londonfreelance.org/fl/index.html
The Freelance - current contents
A magazine for freelance journalists from London Freelance Branch NUJ
www.londonfreelance.org
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Freelance Nov25: Latest threat to copyright is 'AI' rewrites

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Latest threat to copyright is 'AI' rewrites | The Freelance
Plus: government tight-lipped on copyright law plans
www.londonfreelance.org
November 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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▶️ ICYMI - the 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture.

Thanks to @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social MP - on learning from trailblazing journalist Claudia Jones in the fight against the far right.

Watch online: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bel...
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 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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LFB Coffee Morning - Pitching to Middle East Eye
Fri 21 Nov, 11 am

We'll hear from @kshalaby.bsky.social, Head of Video Ops - on how to pitch news video pieces to @middle-east-eye.bsky.social.

Bring your questions! #LFBTraining #LFBCoffeeMorning

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November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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⏰ Time to claim cash for copying of your words.
If you're a member of @alcs.co.uk - submit your work by 30 Nov.

Here's how to claim: www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2511alcs....
Time to claim cash for copying of your words - fill in ALCS form by 30/11/25 | The Freelance
If you are not a member of the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society, join now
www.londonfreelance.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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LFB Coffee Morning - Pitching to Middle East Eye
👁️ Friday 21 Nov, 11 am

We'll hear from @kshalaby.bsky.social, Head of Video Ops - on how to pitch news video pieces for the @middle-east-eye.bsky.social. Bring your questions!

#LFBTraining #LFBCoffeeMorning
LFB Coffee Mornings ☕️ | The Freelance
Upcoming members' training - book now
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November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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TONIGHT 👇
nujofficial.bsky.social The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 5d
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 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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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.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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“Publishers, please don’t use AI to scrape other people’s articles and also pay people.”

Why it's worth setting up Google Alerts on topics and your name...
Express offers compensation after freelances say work was stolen
First person account of rail journey apparently rewritten using AI.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Freelance Awards, prizes and bursaries 🏆 - closing soon
@rtsmedia.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social @orwellprize.bsky.social

www.londonfreelance.org/fl/awards.ht...
Awards, prizes and bursaries | The Freelance
...a running list...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Lively committee meeting last night! We have SO much coming up for you. ✨

• LinkedIn for Freelancers training - 27 Nov
• New Members Meet - 27 Nov
• Tackling the online targeting of women journalists - 28 Nov
• Winter Party - 9 Dec

www.londonfreelance.org/fl/index.html
The Freelance - current contents
A magazine for freelance journalists from London Freelance Branch NUJ
www.londonfreelance.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Great initiative - thanks to the NUJ members who took part.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/met...
Met Police to revise protest training after feedback from journalists
Police public order training will be revised in the light of interventions made by NUJ members during a visit to the Metropolitan Police Specialist Training Centre.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The NUJ notes the BBC’s apology to President Trump over the editing of a speech in a Panorama programme, and welcomes the comprehensive rejection of his claim of defamation.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ welcomes BBC’s rejection of Trump’s ‘mega SLAPP’ defamation claim
The NUJ notes the BBC’s apology to President Donald Trump over the editing of a speech in a Panorama programme, and welcomes the comprehensive rejection of his claim of defamation.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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The NUJ welcomes the Scottish government’s pledge to take action on strategic lawsuits against public participation - commonly referred to as SLAPPs.

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NUJ welcomes Scottish government’s pledge to take action on SLAPPs
The NUJ has welcomed the finding by the Scottish government that legislation needs to be introduced to combat strategic lawsuits against public participation – commonly referred to as SLAPPs.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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NEW: Threatening lawsuits against newsrooms is an embarrassing tactic for the leader of a nation where a free press is essential.

We stand with BBC + @nujofficial.bsky.social

Read our full statement:
newsguild.org/the-newsguil...
The NewsGuild-CWA backs BBC as Trump targets journalists with $1 billion lawsuit | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
The BBC said it would not agree to a settlement with Trump, whose attorneys demanded $1 billion in damages threatening a lawsuit against the public broadcaster.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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🗞️ We’re excited to announce the shortlist for our 2025 Write to End Violence Against Women Awards!

✍️ Endorsed by @nujofficial.bsky.social, our awards recognise those leading the way with responsible reporting that exposes violence against women and helps shift the attitudes driving it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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NUJ reps at the BBC overwhelmingly passed a motion calling for worker representation on the BBC board, an independently-appointed chair, and sustainable funding through Charter Renewal.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bbc...
BBC workers call for board reform and sustainable funding
NUJ members at the BBC have outlined their vision for an impartial, universally available and funded BBC.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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📆 LFB Coffee Morning - Build a Powerful LinkedIn Presence

Join us for a virtual session on 27 Nov, 12 pm. Learn how to make the most of LinkedIn from optimising your profile to finding stories and building engagement through newsletters and video.
Coffee Morning: Build a Powerful LinkedIn Presence
Members event. Book now
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November 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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💻 THIS WEEK: NUJ Ethics Council webinar: reporting on terror attacks and murder

Speaking on ways to responsibly and sensitively report on it: @survivors-a-terror.bsky.social, @davidcollinsnews.bsky.social, @AdvicIreland and more. 19 Nov, 5.30 pm

Book now:
NUJ Ethics Council webinar: reporting on terror attacks and murder
Join the NUJ’s Ethics Council on 19 November (from 5:30pm) for a webinar focusing on ways to responsibly and sensitively report on terror attacks and murder.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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💻 NUJ Ethics Council webinar: reporting on terror attacks and murder
19 Nov, 5.30 pm

Speaking on ways to responsibly and sensitively report on this: @survivors-a-terror.bsky.social, @davidcollinsnews.bsky.social, @AdvicIreland and more.

Book now:
NUJ Ethics Council webinar: reporting on terror attacks and murder
Join the NUJ’s Ethics Council on 19 November (from 5:30pm) for a webinar focusing on ways to responsibly and sensitively report on terror attacks and murder.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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“This wasn’t just an attack on me, it was an attack on the freedoms of ordinary Americans and citizens worldwide." - Sami Hamdi, back on British soil. #pressfreedom
British journalist returns to London after two weeks in ICE detention
A BRITISH journalist and vocal advocate for Palestinian rights touched down at Heathrow airport today after being detained for more than two weeks by US immigration authorities.Sami Hamdi was held by…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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📣Spotlight on Sony Impact Award Finalist @jamesjonesfilm, for his film ANTIDOTE, Commissioned by Channel 4.

Watch it here rorypecktrust.org/awards/final...
James Jones | Rory Peck Trust
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November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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alcs.co.uk
We pay to ALCS members from around the world. In September, the countries with the highest payments were UK, USA, Australia, France and Canada 🌎

You can find out more facts and figures here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/septemb...
A map showing the top paid countries in September 2025. 1: UK 2: USA 3: Australia 4: France 5: Canada
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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“For freelance journalists, the situation is even more precarious. Irregular income, lack of sick pay, and the absence of a safety net make financial stability almost impossible." New data reveals a significant disability pay gap still exists.
Disability pay gap needs to be ‘urgent priority’ for government and employers
The NUJ’s Disabled Members' Council has joined calls for stronger legislation to support disabled people at work, as new data reveals a significant disability pay gap still exists.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Freelance Nov25: Children should not be harmed by adults - Dunkirk actor Sir Mark Rylance on Remembrance Day. 🙏 www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2511mark-...
Children should not be harmed by adults - Mark Rylance writes | The Freelance
An enquiry of the character Thomas Cromwell
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November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, spoke to LBC about the future of the BBC following resignations from its leadership. Davison called for governance reform and for the BBC to be sufficiently resourced + free from political interference.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM