Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for journalism students & those already in the industry. It introduces readers to the constitutional framework & the governing institutions of the UK; covers the NHS the Treasury industry utilities social welfare & home affairs; explores Britain's role in the EU & the wider world of international relations; before turning to focus on local government issues which introduce a wealth of subjects for aspiring & practicing journalists. The third edition has been updated with a full explanation of the large-scale programmes of reforms introduced by the coalition since the 2010 election &
Includes:: up-to-date & relevant news stories & issues. It provides clear & engaging explanations of major recent & ongoing political events including the Libor-fixing scandal eurozone sovereign debt crisis the 2012 Budget & the background to the setting up of the Leveson Inquiry &
Includes:: new sections focusing on key topical issues & debates related to particular policy areas. A fully revised glossary
Includes:: previously specialist terms that have entered the public discourse. The contents have been developed to ensure the best possible fit with the NCTJ essential public affairs syllabus & there is clearly signposted advice on the practicalities of reporting. The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre: Online Resource Centre
- Regular updates
- new developments in central & local government are succinctly summarised so that the book is always up-to-date
- News feeds
- links to real life articles from different news sites via RSS
- Audio podcasts on reporting public affairs in practice
- Tables
- Web links