BBC strike vote begins as Leeds journalists at risk

NUJ members at the BBC are considering strike action over job cuts and workloads at the broadcaster.

Member spotlight: Charles Heslett

Each month we’re spotlighting a member of our branch. Our latest piece features Charles Heslett, a multimedia reporter whose journey to the BBC has come via the Sheffield Star, Telegraph and Argus and Yorkshire Evening Post.

Where did the promised programmes go?

Adam Christie, an NUJ Leeds and West Yorkshire branch member, offers another personal perspective on the ‘relationship’ between the BBC and regulator Ofcom.

Ofcom statement reveals need for rapid reversal of 2015 law if public service media is to survive

Adam Christie offers a personal perspective on documents released in June.

What we know so far about BBC Local job cuts

A first round of briefings has taken place with teams in West Yorkshire as the public service broadcaster pursues further cuts.

Ofcom or Ofcon? Who regulates the regulator?

Former branch newsletter editor Adam Christie introduces a series of an occasional, personal opinion, series about the performance of UK broadcasting regulator Ofcom.

What isn’t guaranteed by BBC local radio?

Former branch newsletter editor Adam Christie offers a personal perspective on what regulator Ofcom now allows BBC managers to do with its 40 stations in England.

Changes to ratings methodology makes comparisons difficult

Rajar changed its methodology in January, affecting the reliability of year-on-year comparisons.