NUJ London Magazine Branch 🗞️

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!

NUJ Reasons to join networking poster

📣 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...

NUJ LMB and LFB Winter Party flyer - 9 Dec 6.30 pm at St Anne's Soho

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

Black History Month 2025

#BlackHistoryMonth2025 is here! This year's theme: “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”. The NUJ holds an annual Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture—a celebration of one of the great pioneering black journalists in Britain. Our speaker is @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social MP.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bla...

Stop the freelance rip-off - respond to government consultation by 23/10/25 | The Freelance Late payment and 'payment on publication' must end

Freelance Oct25: Stop the freelance rip-off - respond to government consultation by 23/10/25. We have guidelines to help you. It's time for change!

♻️ Please share #StopTheFreelanceRipOff
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2510terms...

💻 Making Tax Digital webinar: New HMRC system demystified
Wed 24 Sept, 10.30 am
Learn about the key elements of MTD, what you need to do now, and get your questions answered.

NUJ members go free! Register: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

NUJ Ethics Council webinar: reporting on transgender people within journalism

💻 NUJ Ethics Council webinar: reporting on transgender people within journalism.
24 Sept, 5.30 pm. Speakers include @TransMediaWatch followed by Q&A. Chaired by Prof C Frost, NUJ Ethics Council.
Book now: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

Night in Al-Hamra - Saadi Youssef

NUJ virtual vigil this week for all journos and media workers killed in the Gaza conflict. Started with a reading of 'A Night in Al-Hamra’ by Iraqi poet Saadi Youssef. 🙏 - via quaintobsessions, Tumblr

Honouring Gazan journalists - event 27/08/25 | The Freelance 17:30 after we deliver a letter to Downing Street at 16:00

🍉 Honouring Gazan journalists
5.30 pm tonight 27 August
Opposite Downing St

ALL journos and media workers welcome.

Please join us. Please share widely. #StopKillingJournalists
www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2508gaza-...

Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike near Al-Shifa hospital Israel said it targeted well known reporter Anas al-Sharif and alleged he was part of Hamas, which Al Jazeera has denied.

#Gaza: “Israel’s pattern of labeling journalists as militants without providing credible evidence raises serious questions about its intent and respect for press freedom,”
@pressfreedom.bsky.social RD Sara Qudah. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...