Second day of strike action at Swindon Advertiser in protest at £19k pay rate for some senior reporters
Journalists at the Swindon Advertiser are on strike over “poverty pay” and job cuts at the Newsquest-owned title. The strike…
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Swindon Advertiser journalists plan two-day strike action over Newsquest ‘poverty pay’
Journalists at the Swindon Advertiser are set to strike for two days in the New Year over “low and unfair…
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NUJ backtracks on claim Downing Street security asked to strip search press photographer – says it happened in another country
The National Union of Journalists has retracted a statement claiming a press photographer was asked to undergo a strip search…
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No ‘festive cheer’ at Johnston Press as union blasts offer of extra Christmas holiday for pay cut
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) have criticised Johnston Press’ decision to offer staff an extra day of leave in…
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New award launched in honour of Scottish journalist Ian Bell offers £500 prize
A new award in honour of Scottish political columnist Ian Bell has been launched, offering entrants the chance to win…
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London local news report: Less ‘on-the-ground reporting’ amid falling circulations while cutbacks risk ‘democratic deficit’
A London Assembly report on the provision of local news in the capital has warned of a “democratic deficit” if…
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Warning of ‘real crisis’ for London’s news coverage after sudden closure of three weeklies – Sadiq Khan urged to take action
The sudden closure of three north London newspapers this week has created a “real crisis” in terms of news coverage…
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Isle of Wight County Press journalists call for halt to Newsquest bid for paper
Journalists on the Isle of Wight County Press have called for the proposed takeover of the independent weekly title by…
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