Month: January 2018

Great British Welcome exhibition shows refugee-hosting as ‘win-win’

Stuart Mitchell

Great British Welcome, a series of photographs and texts portraying refugees and their hosts at home in Britain, will be on display at St Martin-the-Fields in London until mid March. The collection helps demonstrate that even as the numbers displaced by war and persecution have surged, Europeans have shown compassion, hope and humanity by opening their homes to refugees, helping to bridge cultural divides and break down language barriers. The show is the UK chapter of No Stranger Place, an exhibition of photographs and stories of refugees and hosts across…

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ASA welcomes prosecution of misleading advertiser

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA have welcomed the prosecution of a misleading advertiser. They talk about it via their website and it showcases how important bodies like this rare to help keep marketing as ethical as possible. The ASA say on their website: We welcome the successful prosecution of FreeFusion Ltd and its director, Mr Syzmon Wierzbic, following our referral of the company to Northamptonshire Trading Standards for misleading advertising. The advertiser has been found guilty and ordered to pay over £5,600 under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 in relation…

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New War Child Film highlights the psychological effects of war

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Warchild have launched a new film which highlights the devastating effects of war on childhood mental health and wellbeing. The video highlights the important issue of the strain that conflict can have on the mental health of children who have been affected by war, long after they have left the actual war zone. This film is viewed as part of the charities wider work prioritising the provision of mental health and psychosocial services for children affected by conflict, and their communities. This emotional film follows a small robot as…

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EU Launches New Strategy to “protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries”

Stuart Mitchell

The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics, recently adopted, is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. It will protect the environment from plastic pollution whilst fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for the Future of Europe. There is a strong business case for transforming the way products are designed, produced, used, and recycled in the EU and by taking the lead in this transition, we will create new investment opportunities and jobs. Under the new plans, all plastic packaging on the EU…

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Scottish Government Launches New National Strategy to Tackle Loneliness and Isolation.

Stuart Mitchell

A new national strategy, one of the first in the world, is being developed to tackle loneliness and isolation.  The draft plan, now open for consultation, will look at the causes of social isolation and loneliness and how they can be addressed. Views are also being sought on how communities can build on the work of the Scottish Government, and lead on ensuring those at risk of becoming lonely or isolated have access to the right support networks. Launching the draft strategy and consultation on a visit to the Hidden…

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