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Murdoch the cause of BBC Redundancies?

Murdoch the cause of BBC Redundancies?

As thousands of journalists are preparing for a 24-hour strike tomorrow (July 15) to fight compulsory redundancies being imposed by BBC management the NUJ have called for re-examination of News Corp’s involvement in the matter. Strike Information Tomorrow sees the first BBC national strike over the issue of compulsory redundancies by management in order to [...]

What’s the Blogging Story?

What’s the Blogging Story?

TWO media events are coming up this October in Bristol, co-organised by Bristol NUJ, on journalism, blogging and technology – and the conflicts and challenges they raise. There’s a fantastic line-up of star speakers, and workshops where you can get to grips with the issues. It’s open to the public, down at the Watershed and [...]

Northcliffe jobs cull boosts profits

Northcliffe jobs cull boosts profits

Northcliffe, owner of the Bristol Evening Post and Western Daily Press, has dramatically increased profits thanks partly to it latest job cuts.

Rothermere’s income jumps as workers suffer pay freeze

Rothermere’s income jumps as workers suffer pay freeze

VISCOUNT Rothermere, chairman of the Daily Mail & General Trust, saw his income jump from £705,000 to £1.32 million in the year to October 2009 as Bristol employees suffered a pay freeze.

Northcliffe employees warned of more cuts

Northcliffe employees warned of more cuts

STAFF at Bristol’s only newspaper group, Bristol News & Media, face the prospect of yet more job cuts next year despite its parent group making a £24 million profit.