NUJ London Magazine Branch 🗞️

Members - join us on Mon 17 for our AGM.

We have a guest speaker on the Iran War followed by branch business - have your say!

Together Alliance demonstration: 28 March Roger McKenzie, NUJ Black Members’ Council co-chair, explains why NUJ members will march in solidarity and hope on 28 March.

Roger McKenzie, NUJ Black Members’ Council co-chair explains why it's important for journalists to stand in solidarity and join the Together Alliance march on 28 March.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tog...

#Together @togetheralliance.bsky.social

‘Stop the light going out and fund the World Service now’, BBC journalists urge government Journalists at the BBC World Service have urged the UK government to deliver a proper funding agreement amid reports of a real-terms budget freeze.

Members at BBC World Service have urged the UK government to deliver a proper funding agreement and "end this annual uncertainty by enshrining a long-term, predictable, and sufficient, inflation-linked funding settlement for the World Service in the next BBC Charter."

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sto...

TUC Women’s Conference 2026 The NUJ’s motion highlighting the harm caused to women by far right, racist and sexist rhetoric passed at this year’s conference.

Read our report from the first day of #TUCWomen2026, where the NUJ delegation highlighted the harm to women caused by anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric, and the importance of ethical reporting.

#SmashingtheStatusQuo

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tuc...

International Women’s Day 2026 International Women’s Day on 8 March is an opportunity to celebrate achievements but also examine ongoing disparities in treatment.

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said:

“The NUJ will always put the safety, equality and dignity of women journalists at the heart of our work - from backing motions to end violence against women to demanding real action to close the gender pay gap.” #IWD2026

http://bit.ly/4su3ETh

Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes hit media offices The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning Israeli forces’ attack on media facilities in Lebanon, as well as the killing of a Palestinian journalist in Gaza.

Anthony Bellanger, IFJ general secretary said: "Deliberate attacks on journalists and media facilities constitute war crimes, and those responsible must be brought before international courts.”

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/leb...

⏰NUJ London Magazine Branch AGM - 16 Mar, 6.30 pm

We'll have a guest speaker on the war in Iran/Middle East and journalists, followed by our AGM.

Hear branch reports from last year and help shape this year's activity!

nujlmb.org.uk/nuj-london-m...

Members encouraged to respond to BBC Charter Review consultation As the collective voice for journalists, the NUJ has prepared a response to the government’s consultation on the BBC Charter Review.

📺 BBC Charter Review consultation

NUJ members - we want your views! See our response to the Govt consultation. Help amplify our calls by making your own personal submission by 10 Mar.

Have your say: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mem...

PA members celebrate new branch with tea party Press Association staff are celebrating the creation of a new National Union of Journalists branch with cake and a cuppa.

The NUJ welcomes the new PA branch and looks forward to standing together in solidarity with our members.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/pa-...

Northamptonshire branch relaunched with strong stance on journalists’ safety The Northamptonshire branch is officially back up and running, marking its relaunch with a commitment to the safety of journalists across the county.

Journalists in Northamptonshire are standing together against threats and abuse.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nor...

Reach group chapel concerned over proposed printing site closures The NUJ’s Reach group chapel has issued a statement expressing shock and concern around Reach plc’s plan to close two of its three newspaper printing sites in the UK.

The NUJ Reach group chapel said:

“The chapel expresses its shock at the changes to print operations proposed by the company - and extends its solidarity to colleagues in Watford and Saltire who are affected.”

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/rea...

TOGETHER national demonstration

📣 TOGETHER national march - 28 Mar

Save the date. Join the TOGETHER alliance in London for a mass demonstration to show that hope and solidarity are stronger than hate and division. @togetheralliance.bsky.social

Book now: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

#StrongerTogether

How AI is transforming freelance journalism One freelancer said he's been offering editors access to his Google Docs version histories as evidence that he does the writing himself.

How Gen AI is transforming journalism. Interesting read - from the pov of freelancers and editors. Via @niemanlab.org

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.

NUJ submits evidence on AI licensing and copyright in journalism - here's what we're urging the Govt to do.
@dcmsgovuk.bsky.social

Read the full submission:

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

Stack Independent Magazines on Stage – with Die Quieter Please, Dispatch, The Fence, and Piscine Stack x St Bride Foundation Stack Independent Magazines on Stage With Die Quieter Please , Dispatch...

Stack Independent Magazines on Stage – with Die Quieter Please, Dispatch, The Fence, and Piscine.
Thu 5 Feb, 6 pm, St Bride Foundation

Love seeing magazines come to life! 🤗 @stackmagazines.bsky.social

Book now: billetto.co.uk/e/stack-inde...

More proof that 'AI' copies unlawfully | The Freelance What we said, but in another adademic paper

Freelance Jan26: More proof that 'AI' copies unlawfully

Researchers got 96% of a Harry Potter book back out with ease...

www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2601ai-co...

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.

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 @nujlfb.bsky.social committee member @soldierspeaks.bsky.social

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

Amnesty Media Awards The Amnesty International Media Awards celebrate excellence in human rights journalism.

The @amnestyuk.bsky.social '26 Media Awards close this week

Full sponsorship available for freelance journos / media outlets which are not for profit, campaigning, or serve small, targeted audiences on tight budgets.

Apply by 30 Jan: buff.ly/E0C05qS

Good luck!

📣 Students and newcomers 📣

The NUJ is launching a new Student and Early Career Network in Feb - useful intel, new connections and more. We want this to be shaped by you.

Join us online: 11 Feb 7pm. #StrongerTogether #JoinAUnion

Book now: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

Employment Rights Bill set to become law after Lords battle ends

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...

BEAU statement on BBC Charter Review launch The NUJ has joined sister unions in writing to UK culture minister Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that must underpin the BBC Charter Review process following the publication of the governm...

The NUJ and sister unions have written to UK culture minister Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that must underpin the BBC Charter Review, including the need for the broadcaster to be universally available and properly resourced.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bea...

Looking forward to seeing you on 9 Dec for our seasonal soiree @StAnnesSoho from 6.30 pm. A cosy church hall - and Soho's best-kept secret!

Teaming up with @nujlfb.bsky.social to bring you music, mince pies, readings, a tribute to the wonderful Duncan Campbell and more! 🙏

buff.ly/EazA47k

Freelance Dec25: 'It has been absolutely invigorating' - @BrianPelan on founding indie social affairs company @viewdigital.bsky.social.

Support social affairs journalism. Subscribe here. 👇

www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2512brian...

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.

▶️ 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...

⏰Time to claim cash for copying of your words.
If you're a member of @ALCS_UK - submit your work by 30 Nov.

Here's how to claim: www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2511alcs....

@nujlfb.bsky.social @nujmags.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social @gonuj.org Have posted our household ballots voting in support of myself @graceliv.bsky.social as a job share for the London NEC seat - hope you will support us both and we look forward to working for our members.

Industry resists improved freelance payment terms Counter the big business offensive by lobbying to stop the freelance rip-off.

Industry resists improved freelance payment terms. Counter the big business offensive by lobbying to #StopTheFreelanceRipoff

If you've been affected by late payments and other poor practices, write to your MP now - there's still time (a month or so!) to have you say.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/ind...

Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2025

🎤 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 7pm tonight!

Guest speaker @BellRibeiroAddy's lecture will focus on countering the pervasive rise of racism and fascism following some of the largest far-right mobilisations in the UK's recent history. #BlackHistoryMonth

Book now: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

End impunity for crimes against journalists
2 Nov 2-5pm

Join us for a discussion w/ @sangitamyska.bsky.social @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social @bendepear.bsky.social
@gordonneve.bsky.social @tayabali.bsky.social @caabu.bsky.social on protecting the messenger.

www.tickettailor.com/events/londo...

Authors - the Anthropic settlement website is now live. ✍️ 📚

Check if your books are there and file a claim by 23 Mar 2026.
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com