One’s experience at a Georgian inn could have (and likely would have) varied wildly, half due to one’s perceived status and half seemingly for no reason other than the luck and the whims of its staff. For example, food and drink often had their prices obscured, and you’d only find out how much you owe when the bill came. That is, if you’re even allowed in; if you arrived on foot, expect to be turned away even if the inn were dead empty. Read full article here
Research
Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
