journalism.co.uk • 23rd June 2023

Buzzfeed, Gal-dem, VICE…: What the closure of big digital media brands means for freelancers

We are only halfway into the year, and top digital media companies like Buzzfeed, Gal-dem, and MTV News have ceased their operations. VICE is the latest to file for bankruptcy, following its inability to create a sustainable business model.

journalism.co.uk • 26th May 2023

Big tech platforms' market power is "significantly overestimated", new paper finds

A new paper by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) warns against platform-to-publisher payments to host news content.

journalism.co.uk • 15th May 2023

How student side gigs can be a career kickstarter

Most advice on how to break into journalism will suggest that you need a journalism qualification and some writing experience to dazzle your first employers. A good shortcut into the industry is getting involved with student-led publications.

journalism.co.uk • 10th May 2023

Micropayments on Twitter: good or bad for publisher's business models?

Twitter is rolling out a micropayment tool on the platform for media publishers next month. It is a move that has been branded "a win win" for both sides by Twitter CEO Elon Musk, but sparked fears this change could seriously undercut news publisher's business models.

EN4News • 1st December 2022

Scottish charity urge the public to donate their unwanted bikes this Christmas

A Scottish refugee charity is urging the public to donate their unwanted bikes this Christmas, to give the gift of “freedom and mobility” to asylum seekers.

EN4News • 1st December 2022

Breakthrough Alzheimer's drug opens "new era" of treatment

Promising results from a drug trial have been hailed a “momentous” milestone in Alzheimer’s research.

EN4News • 3rd November 2022

Edinburgh Filmhouse officially up for sale

The Edinburgh Filmhouse is now officially up for sale, following its shock closure last month and campaigners fighting to save it.

EN4News • 3rd November 2022

Strip club ban to be reviewed in Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Council are to review their ban on strip clubs across the capital next month due to concerns that their budget is too small to succeed legal challenges in court.

EN4News • 22nd September 2022

Edinburgh private nurseries could close over “error- ridden” funding figure

Private nurseries across Edinburgh could be pressured into permanent closures after the new hourly rate set per child is “error-ridden”.

EN4News • 22nd September 2022

Edinburgh cyclists claim over £1.2m tram line compensation

Cyclists in Edinburgh have been awarded over £1.2m in compensation after sustaining injuries on the capital’s tram lines, according to new data.

edinburghlive • 5th June 2022

Edinburgh Greggs delivery driver enrages locals by parking on double yellows

A Greggs delivery driver has caused outrage in Edinburgh after parking their truck on double yellow lines outside a city centre branch. Twitter user YPLAC Edinburgh captured a photograph of the large HGV vehicle outside the bakery branch on Nicolson Street on Tuesday after a similar snap was taken in the same location a day before. The company's official Twitter account promised to “take action” following the incident less than 24 hours earlier. READ MORE - Edinburgh nurse raging at callous c

edinburghlive • 3rd June 2022

Furious Edinburgh city centre locals slam drivers for parking cars in cycle lane

Drivers in Edinburgh have been criticised for brazenly blocking a cycle lane in the city centre.

edinburghlive • 2nd June 2022

'It's brilliant' Edinburgh tourists flock to celebrate Queen's Jubilee in city

As the nation prepares to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee following the beginning of the long bank holiday weekend, the city of Edinburgh seems to have attracted a number of English tourists who appear keen to get involved with the royal revelry.

edinburghlive • 31st May 2022

Reckless Edinburgh teens in dangerous 'bus surfing' stunt on Princes Street

A shocking Snapchat clip captures the moment teenagers cling to the back of a moving Edinburgh bus in a dangerous bus surfing stunt on Princes Street.

ENRG DEBRIEF • 19th January 2022

Misogyny voted a hate crime by House of Lords

The House of Lords has voted to recognise misogyny as a hate crime in England and Wales, as the UK government suffered from 14 defeats in the upper house on Monday night and into the early hours of Tuesday morning.

ENRG DEBRIEF • 19th October 2021

Boiler Upgrade Scheme to offer grants to encourage low carbon heating

A £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme will be introduced to households across England and Wales from early next year, which will include offering grants to fund gas boiler replacements amid talks of banning them in a bid to cut carbon emissions.

ENRG DEBRIEF • 6th October 2021

Concerns of increased poverty as Universal Credit cuts come into force today

Various charities and political figures have highlighted fears of an increase in poverty rates as a result of the end to the £20 Universal Credit uplift, which comes into effect from today.

ENRG DEBRIEF • 28th September 2021

Key workers to be prioritised for petrol say Trade Unions

The UK government is facing increased pressure to grant key workers priority for petrol. Extensive queuing at fuel stations due to panic buying is continuing to occur across the country, as the lack of lorry drivers is causing a suspected shortage of supplies.

ENRG DEBRIEF • 17th September 2021

Testing and traffic light travel rules to be eased

The UK government is expected to lift some of the measures impacting international travel for England later today, including making changes to rules involving PCR tests for returning passengers and simplifying the traffic light system, reports have revealed.

ENRG DEBRIEF • 2nd September 2021

Vaccine passports to be debated at Holyrood

Scots will be required to obtain a vaccine passport to provide proof of receiving a double COVID vaccination in order to be granted entry to venues with large scale gatherings by the end of this month in a bid to control coronavirus case numbers, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.