by barry | Jul 25, 2026 | Campaigns, media freedom, nuj, Press
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has welcomed the decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to order MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney (pictured centre) over...
by barry | May 6, 2026 | Campaigns, Government, unions
The government announced the setting up of the Local News Fund worth up to £12 million over the next two years to support local media outlets. The fund aims...
by barry | Mar 4, 2026 | BBC, censorship, media freedom, nuj, Press
Last week the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) heard of unlawful surveillance against former BBC journalist and National Union of Journalists (NUJ) member Vincent Kearney. The three-day hearing, took place at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, follows an...
by barry | Feb 10, 2026 | Campaigns
Airedale NHS microbiology workers responsible for carrying out diagnostic tests at the West Yorkshire hospital are taking three days of strike action from 9 – 11 February in a dispute about pay and additional work. The Unite members who carry out the diagnostic tests...
by barry | Jan 13, 2026 | whistle blowing
Nearly 200 essential staff at Airedale Hospital in Steeton, Keighley, will strike for seven days in their campaign for pension equality. Workers, including porters, domestic, catering and security staff, will walk out from 20 to 26 January. The workers, members of the...
