Nope, the headline gets way more views. They've click-baited the headline on purpose. I'll accept "irresponsible news editing" if you like as any actual reporter [no true Scotsman, anyone‽] would have made sure it's clear that it's not societal collapse as the headline intimates.
National news outlets should hold themselves to high standards and not be reduced to scummy clickbaiting tactics. And yes, including in headlines; probably, especially headlines. It's disrespectful to the UK public who pay their wages, and irresponsible.
The BBC are absolutely coasting on past reputation.
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its a quote. would you rather they mis quote?
plus its prefaced by blackout, so the context is clearly (electrical) system.
Finally it's a headline. You're supposed to read the article before judging whether it's 'irresponsible reporting'
Nope, the headline gets way more views. They've click-baited the headline on purpose. I'll accept "irresponsible news editing" if you like as any actual reporter [no true Scotsman, anyone‽] would have made sure it's clear that it's not societal collapse as the headline intimates.
National news outlets should hold themselves to high standards and not be reduced to scummy clickbaiting tactics. And yes, including in headlines; probably, especially headlines. It's disrespectful to the UK public who pay their wages, and irresponsible.
The BBC are absolutely coasting on past reputation.