Order of news stories:
Story 1 -
Claimed nearly 1 million people took out a payday loan last year to help pay their rent or mortgage.
Focus -
Shelter said survey reveal 1/5 borrowed cash
Sometimes from friends and family to keep a roof over their heads.
News values -
Amplitude: It involves many people
Personalisation: It concerns people's personal finances
Negativity: It is about how people struggle to pay for basic housing which is very negative
Story 2 -
Chancellor under pressure to block a move by the Royal Bank of Scotland to double the amount it's allowed to pay out in bankers bonuses
Focus -
The Financial Times claims the state owned bank will try to invoke in a rule allowing them to do it if shareholders approve
News values -
Immediacy: The Times have just announced its under pressure.
Familiarity: It's taking place in this country.
Amplitude: It effects large numbers of people
Impact: People are affected by the backing crisis
Predictable: It is predictable that the Chancellor would try stop this act.
Continuity: It is part of the ongoing banking crisis
Conflict: Between the banks, the chancellor, and the public.
Elite people: The Chancellor is well known.
Story 3 -
There's been an increase in the number of people having their possessions stolen by pick pockets
Focus -
Figures show 8% rise in the crime in the last year
News values -
Immediacy:
Familiarity: It is figures in the UK
Amplitude: We are all potential victims of pick pockets
Frequency: Crime figures are released on a regular basis
Impact: Fears of being a victim of time
Predictability: We are use to crime figures going up
Negativity: It is a negative story.
Story 4 -
Andy Murray is unsure how his body will cope with 5 set matches at the Australian Open
Focus -
He will be playing frenchman Vincent Millot in the 2nd round tomorrow after beating Go Soeda
He has only just returned to action after having back surgery, and was pleased to get off court quickly in the Melbourne heat
(murray talks)
News values -
Story 5 -
The Co-Operative has come up with a biodegradable carrier bag which can be turned into compost
Focus -
The bag is 6 pence and the store says it is strong enough to carry the shopping but afterwards can be used as liners for food waste bins
News values -
Immediacy: It has just been announced
Familiarity: It is taking place here
Surprise: It is surprising that you can recycle a bag
Balance: It is a good story
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