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Columbian journalist accuses UK of funding terror

Columbian journalist accuses UK of funding terror

Money from the UK government intended to fight money laundering in Columbia is instead being used to fund intimidation of journalists, the NUJ is told

Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ General Secretary elect  (Photo © Simon Chapman)

NUJ elects Michelle as first ever woman General Secretary

The NUJ has elected former Express journalist and Deputy General Secretary Michelle Stanistreet as its first ever woman General Secretary.

March for the Alternative, Hyde Park, 26 March 2011

This was the real ‘Big Society’

On 26 March 2011 up to half a million people marched through the capital for a rally in Hyde Park, in the biggest expression of public anger in nearly a decade. NUJ Bristol Branch Vice-Chair Susie Weldon was there.

Lorraine on the bus says: March for the Alternative on 26 March

Lorraine on the bus says: March for the Alternative on 26 March

The NUJ is calling on all members to come to Hyde Park on Saturday 26 March, to join the huge TUC rally and demonstration and show how many people oppose public spending cuts and job losses. There is an alternative!

BBC plans could kill BBC local radio – Bristol Branch Chair speaks out

BBC plans could kill BBC local radio – Bristol Branch Chair speaks out

The NUJ has condemned proposals which could see BBC local radio services being axed as part of a programme of savage spending cuts. Bristol Branch Chair Paul Breeden has spoken out against the cuts on BBC Radio Somerset. It is reported there are plans to produce only breakfast and drive-time shows locally, with all other programming [...]