Freelance Feb26: Lyra McKee murder trial continues www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2602lyra....

Freelance Feb26: Photographers - finish your claim now - DACS Payback 2026 closes 10/04/26 www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2602dacs....

Vincent Kearney treated as a ‘suspect’. @seamusd.bsky.social looks back on day 1 of this week's IPT hearing of the case taken by NUJ member @vincekearney and @bbcnews against the PSNI. #pressfreedom

Freelance Feb26: 'We returned from hell' - interviews with released Gazan journalists. @pressfreedom.bsky.social

Record 129 press members killed in 2025; Israel responsible for 2/3 of deaths - key findings from CPJ @pressfreedom.bsky.social report. Drone killings are on the rise - up from 2 in 2023 to 39 in 2025. Read CPJ's #2025KilledReport:

“There’s been over 400 journalists killed since my brother died. Every single year since he died, it’s been a record-breaking year, according to CPJ." On Amanpour, filmmakers Craig Renaud + Juan Arredondo discuss their Oscar-nominated film, "Armed Only With a Camera." 👇 www.cnn.com/2026/02/25/t...

On Monday our parliamentary group raised the union's call for an independent investigation into allegations that Labour Together hired a commercial agency to investigate journalists and their sources. Thank you @rebeccalongbailey.com & @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social for raising these concerns.

Keen to develop your scriptwriting skills? – Intro to scriptwriting - 7 & 8 March, 10 am - 1 pm online with @nujscotland.bsky.social Book now: buff.ly/UQr6xOh

Copyright law webinar - 4 Mar 1 pm ✍️ Join us for a session on legal exceptions, recognising and avoiding copyright infringement, navigating court claims, and safeguarding your work as a freelance. Members only. Book now:

"Keep your side of the road clean." In a world of dolourous news, all you can do is find one small thing - then try to fix it. And so me and the British Society of Magazine Editors are launching this - to find the next generation of writers AND PAY THEM. Screw you, AI. We still believe in writing.

A court will today hear of unlawful state surveillance against former BBC journalist and NUJ member Vincent Kearney. Kearney said: "These activities were not just an attack on me and my journalism, but also...public interest journalism itself.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sta...

BSME Young Writers' Prize w/ @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social - open for entries A brilliant initiative and much needed - more diverse voices. A fantastic £12K prize plus mentoring. Any budding journos here - give it a go!! And how refreshing not to be asked for a video entry. @thebsme.bsky.social

💻 Copyright law webinar - 4 Mar Learn how to protect your rights. Join us for a session on legal exceptions, recognising and avoiding copyright infringement, navigating court claims, and safeguarding your work as a freelance. Members only. Book now:

"The NUJ demands an independent inquiry into the actions of Labour Together and APCO Worldwide, and stronger legislation to prevent corporate actors from targeting journalists and their sources.” #pressfreedom @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social

📣 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: buff.ly/6XFStkc #StrongerTogether

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

Journalists in Northamptonshire are standing together against threats and abuse. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nor...

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...

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

Well done Phil Noble on capturing this gem.

Just signed up - great read! 🤖 Welcome to Workers and Machines: a newsletter on tech and AI, brought to you by the TUC, for the British labour movement, allies and anyone interested. @tuc.org.uk

New members! 📣 Join us at 1-2 pm (17 Feb) for a coffee chat w/ Caroline Holmes. An opportunity to network with other members and find out what the Union can do for you. Register:

Before you head off to the bunker, read this... Thanks to @fmarchese.bsky.social for the mention and collab. 🙏 Latest issue of the Journalist out now.

Calling women journalists! Entries for the #ShireenAbuAkleh Prize close on Sun 1 Mar. Organised by @IFJGlobal and the UPF - the 5K euro award recognises the courage and commitment of women journalists around the world. Open to all nationalities and media formats. Apply here:

PM orders investigation into Labour Together claims. #PressFreedom

The next chapter in the Press Association story! Great news - welcome to Jonathan and Emily. #HeartUnions #StrongerTogether

Freelance Feb26: Alan Slingsby 1949-2026 “He worked with me on the Journalist for 20 years – he could do a 32-page mag in three hours.” - Tim Gopsill. @brixtonblog.bsky.social @brixtonbuzz.bsky.social

Calling early career British journalists - Entries for the Stern-Bryan Fellowship close today! (13 Feb). "As a freelancer, I was astonished to get an interview, let alone be picked for the fellowship itself. The experience changed my life." - @leloveluck Details here:

Entries for the @reutersinstitute.bsky.social Journalist Fellowship Programme close today! (13 Feb). Open to mid-career journalists. See our roundup of awards, prizes and bursaries:

UK & Ireland journalists - apply now for the #CIJLyraMcKee Bursary 2026!

“Tech companies should be obliged to disclose their training data, the design of their algorithms and their output, and pay their fair share for the wholescale robbery of creative workers’ labour.” Watch the AI & copyright hearing here:

Studying journalism or just starting out in media? Join our Student and Early Careers online event at 12 pm (12 Feb). We’ll be sharing experiences, tips and lots more. Find out what the Union can do for you. Book now: buff.ly/TkRkhCi #HeartUnions #StrongerTogether

Freelance Feb26: Register as a data controller - basic advice roundup. New advice section - get in touch if you have any questions.

Well done @gov.ie - it's a great start. Thank you for valuing culture and creativity. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

New to journalism or the Union? Join our Student and Early Careers Network event TONIGHT to connect with other members, get advice and contacts. Weds 11 Feb, 7-8pm online. #HeartUnions Week Book now:

"The NUJ joins @ifjglobal.bsky.social in calling for Lai’s immediate release and for all charges against him to be dropped." #pressfreedom

Freelance Feb26: LFB Coffee Morning: what can @muckrack.com do for you? Get your journo portfolio updated. Tools, trends reports, expert sources and more. 12 Mar, 3 pm. #LFBTraining Members: Register now:

Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch a marketplace for publishers to sell their content to firms offering AI products www.reuters.com/business/ret...

NUJ submits evidence on AI licensing and copyright in journalism - here's what we're urging the Govt to do. @DCMS Read the full submission: buff.ly/ODOvCe1

"We're really trying to focus on the year of the creator." - thanks to Isabelle Doran @creatorsrights.bsky.social for the great work you're doing to protect creators. 11.5K people responded to their Copyright & AI consultation - mostly individuals. Huge! "Write to your MP - as much as possible."

You’re invited to Solo Together: a conference for independent journalists and creators to find community and build thriving businesses. Register before Feb 27 for only $89! theiij.com/sessions-26

It's #HeartUnions Week! ❤️ We're proud of the vigils we organised last year honouring the courage of Gazan journalists. And our letter to Downing Street - 'for the best of us.' Here's our roundup of coverage - very moving speeches, thank you all. #StrongerTogether

Freelance Feb26: Trouble at The Mill - chunky lawsuit for @londonermag.bsky.social @millmedia.bsky.social

⏰ LFB meeting tonight! (9 Feb) 6.30 pm We'll be hearing from Isabelle Doran @the-aop.org about the work of @creatorsrights.bsky.social and other unions on the campaign for fair contracts for freelancers. Also: AI & copyright. Happy #HeartUnions Week! #JoinAUnion buff.ly/N8XZSFL

✍️ We're on #Substack too. If you're publishing there, feel free to connect at @nujlondonfreelance. Will be sharing NUJ news and Freelance updates over on Notes as well as Bluesky and LinkedIn. @nikatalbot.bsky.social

⏰ LFB members' meeting - Monday 9 Feb 6.30 pm, HQ + online We'll be hearing from Isabelle Doran @the-aop.org about the work of @creatorsrights.bsky.social and other unions on the campaign for fair contracts for freelancers. And the work they're doing on AI & copyright. buff.ly/N8XZSFL

Last day to register at the early bird price - just $69 Agenda and speakers: theiij.substack.com/p/register-t...

Labour thinktank close to Morgan McSweeney ‘paid firm to investigate journalists’

⏰ Next branch meeting - Monday Feb 9 We'll be hearing from Isabelle Doran @the-aop.org about the work of the @creatorsrights.bsky.social and others on the campaign for fair contracts for freelancers. Plus, AI & copyright. See you there! www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/meetings...

🎪 International Journalism Festival '26 15-18 April in Perugia The initial fringe events programme is now online. If you want to propose an event see the FAQs on their website. Fun, free entry, friendly! Great networking opps and Perugia is beautiful in Spring.