Scots reveal why journalism matters

Journalism is playing a vital role for society through coverage of the cost of living crisis, research reveals

Most people (62%) believe journalists are playing a “valuable role” in covering the cost of living crisis. The survey of 2,000 people by OnePoll also found that

36% of people believe journalism is more important now than before the crisis started – while nearly half believe journalism maintains its importance, and the role it plays in society today.

The research, commissioned by Newsworks for Journalism Matters, revealed the five key roles journalists play: raising important issues that may never otherwise come to light; providing information so readers can make informed decisions; unpicking complicated policies; challenging policies and decisions made by food, energy and service providers; and reporting facts and providing opinion.