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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 18h
Calling broadcast journalism students! 🎥🎬 Last chance to enter your work for the Broadcast Journalism Training Council Awards 2026 - closes today. Best TV news feature, Best radio news report, and Best podcast. @BJTC_UK Enter now: buff.ly/Q06LglC
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Awards, prizes and bursaries | The Freelance
A running list of opportunities...
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 21h
#NUJ: Ways to make journalism pay - 10 October 🎬🎥 Come and learn from our broadcasting panel experts! Foreign correspondent @alexcrawfreports.bsky.social in conversation with Emmy-nominated filmmaker @gioulleri63.bsky.social and @rosesrebellion.bsky.social. Book now: buff.ly/KhpVPWT
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/10/2026
Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank
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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank
Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 23h
"The union is determined to ensure that any reforms deliver on its priorities - equal treatment for all, an end to stand down, and secure jobs for as many as want them." - NUJ Guardian Chapel rep buff.ly/iJwa2Tl
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The Guardian ends casual status
The Guardian announced last month that it would no longer use casual staff, ending a practice that has existed for several decades.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
From our friends at @wijuk.bsky.social - this is excellent, practical training. Starts Wednesday! AI for Journalists Course: 10 Sessions - book now: buff.ly/kvx9a2Q
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AI for Journalists Course: 10 Session Bundle | Women in Journalism
7 Oct-9 Dec, 12.30-1.30pm
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Some solid advice here - and thoughtful questions. A wise conversation. "Coaching is important in our profession – where it hasn't really been more than just friends saying, 'I'll help you with this.' It’s about mindset, money, and building a career." buff.ly/SHafOi7
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Mindset, money, and building a career | The Freelance
Susan Grossman at our October meeting
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Freelance Oct26: The 'largest theft of labor in human history' - AI confession. Read the story: buff.ly/av15za4
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The 'largest theft of labor in human history' - AI confession | The Freelance
Microsoft science director's view on what they're doing
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Oxford & District NUJ @oxfordnuj.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
OUP wants to lay off almost 50 staff in the finance department and outsource their work to a tech company in India. This Wednesday Oct 7 12:30-1:30 we'll be joining the @unitetheunion.bsky.social rally at the Walton St entrance to support the staff and tell OUP to Stop off-shoring jobs!
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ways to make journalism pay - 6 days to go! 📣 We have a great line-up - some brilliant speakers. 4 panels on making money (& keeping more of) it, investigative journalism, and broadcasting assignments, plus 1:1 clinics. Last few tickets remaining. Book Now: buff.ly/KhpVPWT
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/10/2026
Reform UK-run council boycotts reporter after row over potholes
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Reform UK-run council boycotts reporter after row over potholes
Derbyshire county council accused of ‘worst kind of double speak’ as it denied banning local democracy journalist but said his inquiries will be ignored Rows over potholes and a viral story about a garden gate have led to Reform UK’s latest confrontation with local media, after one of its councils announced it would refuse to engage with a reporter behind the stories. Reform-run Derbyshire county council has been accused of setting a “dangerous precedent” after withdrawing all cooperation with Eddie Bisknell, a Derbyshire Live journalist who is publicly funded to cover local democracy. Continue reading...
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
For #BlackHistoryMonth, the NUJ is exploring the role journalists play in 'Honouring our Communities.' Coming up: Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture on 20 Oct. We'll hear from @nesrinemalik.bsky.social on black narratives in the media. Book now: buff.ly/dMNe1Ab
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Honouring Our Communities: the vital role of journalists in amplifying Black voices
This year’s theme for Black History Month, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, invites us to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📣 Ways to make journalism pay - 10 October PANEL: a deep dive into investigative journalism with @john-mcevoy.bsky.social @declassifieduk.org; Alan Harraden - called 'Q' for his undercover work, @graceliv.bsky.social and @gioulleri63.bsky.social. Join us! Book now: buff.ly/ZceSdO1
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So pleased you can make it! 🤗 #WaysToMakeJournalismPay
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ways to make journalism pay - 10 October 📣 Panel 2: Making money from books - the pleasures and pitfalls of publishing. With editorial consultant Anna Hervé, Commissioning ed April Peake, Book Pitch Doctor James Spackman, and Sarah Burton, SoA. Shaping up to be a great day! 🤗
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are you raising children while freelance? 📣 Members - tell us how you juggle parenting with freelance work. We want to know how we can help you. Take the survey: buff.ly/OPqIp1E
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SURVEY: raising children while freelance | The Freelance
Tell us your priorities
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📆 Ways to make journalism pay - 10 Oct Discover strategies to cash in on journalism and make your passion pay off! Panel 2: Making Money from Books - w/ editorial consultant Anna Hervé, Bloomsbury commissioning editor April Peake and book pitch doctor James Spackman. Book now: buff.ly/ZceSdO1
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Lionel Morrison memoir launch - Wed 30 Sep 📓 Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Lionel Morrison and the publication of his memoir ‘Footprints: A Black Journalist’s Fight Against Apartheid in South Africa and in Exile’. Book now: buff.ly/TAbnY6S
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Freelance Sep26: Trust tech translation? 'ddim yn debygol o gwbl!' Your regular reminder not to trust machine translation of any kind... buff.ly/JBig93y
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Trust tech translation? 'ddim yn debygol o gwbl!' | The Freelance
your regular reminder
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Still time to get your entries in!
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📆 Ways to Make Journalism Pay - 10 Oct Panel 1: Making money & keeping (the right amount of) it - w/ Noon founder Eleanor Mills; Tax director Eric Longley; travel writer & ILM-certified coach Susan Grossman; NUJ trainer Steve Mathieson Last few tickets. Book now: buff.ly/ZceSdO1 #journalism #NUJ
Ways to make journalism pay - day - 10 October London
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Want to show your support for workers and the BBC? Sign our joint petition⬇️ www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ba... @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk
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Back Workers. Back Our BBC.
Nearly everyone - 94% of adults in the UK - uses the BBC every month. The BBC has an incredible range of TV, audio and digital services - from Planet Earth to the Proms, from BBC Bitesize and The Worl...
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Workers at the prestigious medical journal The Lancet are striking for the first time in its 200 year history over inadequate pay. The work they do is essential for advancing medical research and for public health and wellbeing. @nujofficial.bsky.social
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The NUJ Belfast & District branch will hold a vigil at Writer's Square in Belfast on Monday 28 September (from 12pm) to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of union member Martin O'Hagan. NUJ members and supporters are welcome to attend. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, pays tribute to Martin O'Hagan and explains why the union continues to call for justice 25 years after his murder. NUJ members will gather for a vigil in Writer's Square, Belfast, at 12pm today. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tri...
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Tribute to Martin O’Hagan
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the murder of Martin O’Hagan 25 years ago today.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"The union strongly encourages BBC workers to stand with us and get involved in the union. Working together gives us a stronger collective voice and helps us fight to protect jobs and programming.” #BackTheBBC Get involved: buff.ly/YrEeKLN
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BBC heading for avoidable 'doom spiral' with constant cuts, says NUJ
The NUJ has warned that the BBC risks becoming trapped in an avoidable “doom spiral”, harming both workers and UK audiences, if the nation’s broadcaster continues its regime of brutal cuts.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Freelance Sep26: Trouble with the Anthropic AI claim? - what to do if you're not a US taxpayer. Let us know how it's going. buff.ly/qWMHGLZ
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Trouble with the Anthropic AI claim? | The Freelance
What to do if you are not a US taxpayer
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
SURVEY: raising children while freelance 📣 How do you juggle being a parent with freelance journalism? We want to know what we can do to support you. If you're a member and parent - take the survey: buff.ly/OPqIp1E
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SURVEY: raising children while freelance | The Freelance
Tell us your priorities
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Expanding Horizons: The Black Diaspora Story and the Media Backlash Against Equity. @NesrineMalik, Guardian columnist, is our guest speaker at the '26 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture, in honour of the trailblazing journalist. 20 Oct, 7pm. Register now: buff.ly/upxjU1b
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#Türkiye 🇹🇷: The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on #pressfreedom. @ictu.bsky.social From yesterday's rally in Dublin: buff.ly/8JXW5Zl
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NUJ solidarity with Turkish journalists
The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on press freedom.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Lionel Morrison memoir launch - 30 Sep 📣 Hear the story of Morrison’s remarkable career as a journalist, trade unionist, and campaigner against racism and apartheid. Book now: buff.ly/TAbnY6S
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
⏰ Martin O'Hagan: '25 years demanding justice' - 28 Sep Our colleagues in #Belfast will gather for a vigil & ceremony of remembrance, feat. music, poetry and speeches - followed by a panel discussion on the challenges facing journalists in Northern Ireland. All welcome. 🙏 buff.ly/qSL2GID
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NUJ to mark Martin O'Hagan anniversary: 25 Years Demanding Justice
Next Monday, 28 Sep, marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O'Hagan.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Grab your ticket for the awards 🏆 - 25 Nov www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rory-peck-...
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Live coverage from the strike at The Lancet. NUJ members are striking today over pay - the first time workers have been forced to walk out in the company's 200-year history. Sign the open letter: buff.ly/BVZ6q3F #FairPayNow #SolidarityForScience
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Live coverage from The Lancet strike
NUJ members working at the Lancet are out on strike today (22 September) over pay.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ways to Make Journalism Pay - Sat 10 Oct 📣 Discover cool strategies to cash in on journalism and make your passion pay off! 4 expert panels plus 1:1 surgeries. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out - come connect, learn, and get inspired. Register now: buff.ly/sRd5c0i
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
‼️ Opportunity ‼️
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#SolidarityForScience - NUJ members working at The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, will strike tomorrow (22 Sep) following a long-running dispute over pay. Sign the open letter: buff.ly/jx3TeGn
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Scientific community backs workers at The Lancet going on strike
More than 120 members of the scientific community around the world have signed an open letter expressing solidarity with workers at The Lancet as they prepare to take strike action.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Always a shared determination to make things happen. 😁 "Being a union member reminds us that the media & journalism is also about people. If we want a sustainable media, we need to invest in those people." - @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #joinaunion buff.ly/iGsK5jx
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NUJ holds successful conference on the future of Welsh media
The Wales First Minister gave a keynote address today (19 September) at the NUJ's major conference, 'The State of Media in Wales: Shaping Our Future'.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
www.tuc.org.uk/AImanifesto
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Work and the AI Revolution
The TUC believes we are now at a crucial moment in the AI-driven technological workplace revolution. These reports are part of the TUC project on AI and the employment relationship.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ʻNo means no’: freelancers push back on AI. Our 8 June meeting in the House of Commons - make a cuppa and have a read! buff.ly/oUV0t2P Also read @tuc.org.uk AI Manifesto - and pledge your support!
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ʻNo means no’: freelances push back on ʻAI’ | The Freelance
Our meeting in the House of Commons 8 June
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 📣 20 October With guest speaker @nesrinemalik.bsky.social, Guardian columnist. We'll also honour the union’s current George Viner Memorial Fund scholars. Book now: buff.ly/A1WIGXJ
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Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2026
The annual Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture, organised by the NUJ Black Members’ Council, honours the pioneering journalist and radical activist.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Did you know the govt has been consulting on the idea of making freelancers submit tax returns monthly? Here's why that won't work - our motion put to #Congress26 this week. Please share and support. 🙏 buff.ly/Znm7D6i
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Safe Reporting on Home Ground: Managing Physical & Online Risk 📣 1-day safety training for freelancers, led by local, veteran journalist Leona O’Neill. Belfast Met, Thu 1 October - via @rorypecktrust.bsky.social Please share with any freelance friends in Ireland. Apply here: buff.ly/tXnK1Kw
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Safe Reporting on Home Ground: Managing Physical & Online Risk | Rory Peck Trust
Get Help → Training → Safe Reporting Belfast
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Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
An online event for everyone in journalism. Mental Health in Journalism Summit 2026, 6-9 October. 💥 You've done everything they told you to, and you're still running on empty 🧍 You're doing this without a safety net 🎯 The story followed you home 🌍 You suspect there's more than one way to heal
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Excellent news - take a look 🙌
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
'Solidarity for Science' - NUJ members @thelancet.com will strike for the first time next week. Elsevier’s aim, 'Advancing human progress together', cannot succeed without staff. Sign the open letter to their CEOs, asking for support for workers and fair pay. 👇 buff.ly/HW9GWtA
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Workers to strike for first time in The Lancet's 200-year history
NUJ members working at The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, are set to go on strike next week following a long-running dispute over pay.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
NUJ Informed Sep 2026 now out! 📣 National Executive Council update; Delegate Meeting 2027 explainer; updates on NUJ’s press freedom campaigning; unpaid internships; upcoming union events. Read online: buff.ly/JlViF0l
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NUJ Informed September 2026
Take a break and have a read!
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Did you know the government has been consulting on the idea of making freelancers submit tax returns every month? Bit challenging with late payments, project work, and irregular incomes. LFB chair Pennie spoke in support of freelancers at #Congress26. The motion carried. buff.ly/Znm7D6i
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Monthly tax returns would be a curse | The Freelance
Chair's speech at TUC
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Celebrating Lionel Morrison's legacy 🌟 Join our event on 30 Sep to celebrate Lionel's life and the publication of his posthumous memoir: Footprints: A Black Journalist's Fight Against Apartheid in South Africa and in Exile. #newbooks buff.ly/onkX1Hy
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Celebrating Lionel Morrison's legacy
The NUJ Black Members' Council will host an event on 30 Sep to celebrate Lionel Morrison and the publication of his memoir.
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The British Journalism Awards are closing soon 🏆 Open to all publishers and journos, whatever the medium: print, broadcast, or online. Submissions close 24 Sep. Enter now (and always query the submission fee :) Good luck! buff.ly/WYyaRla
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British Journalism Awards – The awards will take place on 10 December 2026. Enter now!
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Freelance Sep26: Monthly tax returns would be a curse - Chair's speech at TUC www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2609tuc.h...
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Monthly tax returns would be a curse | The Freelance
Chair's speech at TUC
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