The literal age of entrepreneurialism has gotten lower, at least in the UK; since February 2017, the number of 16 to 20 year olds creating businesses has increased by a whopping 206%, with 40% of new businesses started in 2020 being owned by people under 30 years of age. But while the demographics have gotten younger, it’s still predominantly male; in the 16-20 age group, women are 80% less likely to become entrepreneurs. 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
