Even though Britain had a severe lack of burial sites, cremation wasn’t generally accepted in the Victorian era; it wasn’t until the beginning of the 20th century that the practice became permissible. Victorians’ rejection of cremation could be linked to deep-rooted cultural taboo, traditions, and religious practices from the Bible about the burial of the dead. Many Victorians also believed that the pursuit of cremation was an initiative of wealthy, radical, and atheist individuals. 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
