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Time to wake up and smell the coffee
COLUMN

Time to wake up and smell the coffee

Press freedom in the US is under sustained government attack, says James Evelegh.

By James Evelegh  |  13/10/2026

NUJ responds to claim of further PSNI source protection breach
News

NUJ responds to claim of further PSNI source protection breach

The NUJ has responded after an investigative journalist filed a high court claim against the Police Services of Northern Ireland for unlawfully obtaining communications in order to identify journalistic sources.

05/10/2026

Society calls for reversal of Reform UK ban in Derbyshire
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Society calls for reversal of Reform UK ban in Derbyshire

The Society of Editors last week called for Reform UK to reverse its decision to ‘ban’ engagement with a local reporter in Derbyshire.

05/10/2026

We’ve found the line
COLUMN

We’ve found the line

After a year and a half of sustained attack from the White House, the press is at last fighting back.

By James Evelegh  |  24/09/2026

Global media freedom organisations condemn White House media exclusions
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Global media freedom organisations condemn White House media exclusions

Global media freedom organisations warn that a White House news outlets ban sends a 'very dangerous signal far beyond Washington'.

23/09/2026

NMA criticises White House media ban
News

NMA criticises White House media ban

News Media Association Chief Executive Theo Bamber calls the White House’s ban on three news outlets “dangerous”.

22/09/2026

Shortlist announced for Media Freedom Awards 2026
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Shortlist announced for Media Freedom Awards 2026

The shortlist has been announced for the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2026.

17/09/2026

NUJ calls raised in Westminster debate on UK media green paper
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NUJ calls raised in Westminster debate on UK media green paper

Last week NUJ parliamentary group chair Rebecca Long-Bailey put forward the union’s calls to protect public service broadcasting and independent journalism.

14/09/2026

Government’s prominence plans risk press freedom, warns News Media Association
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Government’s prominence plans risk press freedom, warns News Media Association

The NMA says the government should back the CMA to tackle the market power of large technology platforms rather than implementing a prominence regime.

09/09/2026

Kazakhstan: Former independent editor sentenced to eight years in prison
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Kazakhstan: Former independent editor sentenced to eight years in prison

Gulnara Bazhkenova has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Kazakhstan.

01/09/2026

The NewsGuild-CWA files lawsuit
News

The NewsGuild-CWA files lawsuit

The USA lawsuit challenges visa restrictions, including those affecting journalists.

27/08/2026

Journalism is entering a defining decade
Industry Voice

Journalism is entering a defining decade

Technological upheaval, changing consumer behaviours and intense commercial pressures are threatening the future of journalism. Joanne Forbes, chief executive of the NCTJ, looks at the investment choices the industry faces.

By Joanne Forbes  |  07/08/2026

NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI laws
News

NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI laws

The NUJ last week backed legislative proposals to bring the King and the Royal Household under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act with the aim of promoting transparency and press freedom.

22/07/2026

SoE calls for clear legal protections for journalists in bill
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SoE calls for clear legal protections for journalists in bill

The Society of Editors calls for clear legal protections for journalists in UK state threats bill.

02/07/2026

NUJ welcomes ICO agreement to protect journalists’ privacy
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NUJ welcomes ICO agreement to protect journalists’ privacy

The Information Commissioner’s Office has agreed to withhold publishing the private addresses of freelance journalists upon request.

15/06/2026

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