If you want to get ideas for enhancing productivity in the UK, go see Legoland at Windsor Castle. Let’s say Legoland represents the UK economy. As it faces increased public demands for better riding capacity, Legoland needs to develop new attractions while continually improving its current infrastructure. In the same way, the UK needs to add new infrastructure and encourage more investment to boost productivity. Similar to how Legoland utilises smart technologies for its operations, the UK should make use of innovative technologies to improve public services, thus creating more economic opportunities. Read full article here
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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
