‘Lifeline’ for 600 BBC PAYE freelances as broadcaster offers new Covid-19 financial support
About 600 freelances who regularly work for the BBC on PAYE contracts are to “finally” be offered financial support to…
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Reach urged to extend consultation process for ‘radical’ restructure as staff given more details
The NUJ has said 300 journalist jobs are at risk under Reach’s plans for a “radical” restructure breaking down “historic…
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UK-based Iran International journalists’ rights ‘trampled’ amid threats from Iranian state
London-based journalists at broadcaster Iran International are embroiled in a battle over union recognition alongside threats from the Iranian regime.…
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Newsquest’s furlough scheme was a ‘waiting room for redundancy’, says NUJ as at least 38 journalism jobs put at risk
The furlough scheme turned into a “waiting room” for Newsquest sports and photography staff who are now being axed over…
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BBC England to cut 450 jobs across TV, radio and online as £25m savings needed in two years
The BBC has revealed plans to cut 450 jobs in England as it seeks to make savings of £25m in…
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NUJ unveils plan to build ‘reimagined news sector’ beyond Covid-19 crisis
As Press Gazette’s analysis shows, more than 2,000 staff across the UK’s national and regional press have temporarily lost their…
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NUJ ‘could go bust in two years’ or seek merger unless subscription fee hike approved
The National Union of Journalists could “go bust within a year or two” unless it increases subscriptions by up to…
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Government gives ‘key worker’ status to all journalists reporting on coronavirus pandemic to the public
The Government has classed all journalists who are reporting on the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic as “key workers”, meaning they can…
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