by barry | Nov 17, 2025 | BBC, Campaigns
MI5 disclosed it made and authorised unlawful ‘sequential applications’ for Vincent Kearney’s phone data during his time at the BBC, but will neither confirm nor deny whether it undertook further ‘lawful’ surveillance of BBC journalists The Security Service, MI5, made...
by barry | Sep 25, 2025 | Campaigns, media freedom, nuj
Police in Northern Ireland unlawfully used covert powers to attempt to uncover eight journalists’ sources, a review by Angus McCullough KC and published on 24 September has found. The report was commissioned by the Police Service in Northern Ireland (PSNI) to examine...
by barry | Sep 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
GMB members have been striking at Airedale Hospital. Over 150 cleaners, catering staff, porters, security and other non-clinical staff are demanding harmonisation for staff employed by the Hospital Trust’s ‘wholly-owned subsidiary’ (subco), AGH Solutions (AGHS). ...
by barry | Sep 15, 2025 | Campaigns, media freedom, nuj
The NUJ has condemned the failure of the Northern Ireland police to disclose two covert surveillance operations against journalists to the UK’s independent surveillance watchdog, in breach of their statutory obligations...
by barry | Jul 16, 2025 | Durham Miners' Gala, unions
‘We’re Still Here’ was the message from the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala held on 12 July as tens of thousands defied the heat and marched in solidarity through the city as temperatures soared into the upper 20 degrees C. The heat and strong sun failed...
