Year: 2022

Uber leaks reveal “easily exploitable” lobbying rules says CIPR

Stuart Mitchell

A report in the Guardian – ‘Osborne, Hancock and other ministers did not declare secret Uber meetings’ – reveal leaked documents that expose the “easily exploitable” lobbying rules in the UK, according to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The article shows that meetings with ministers held between 2014 and 2016 were not declared, despite the presence of consultant lobbyists at some of the meetings. The Transparency of Lobbying, non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act (2014) legislates that oral, written or electronic communications sent personally to a Minister…

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Addressing conspiracy theories through education: UNESCO guidance for teachers

Stuart Mitchell

Conspiracy theories thrive in troubled times with serious real-world impacts. In the horrific mass murder recently targeting African-Americans in the U.S. city of Buffalo, the alleged suspect invoked the false “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory, which purports there is a plot to replace people of European ancestry, driving an international white supremacist narrative founded on racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred.   Education can play a central role in building the resilience, knowledge and analytical skills needed to “pre-bunk” and debunk conspiracy theory narratives, including through media and information literacy. To strengthen…

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Christina Lamb adds support to Afghanaid’s By Her Side appeal, helping women in Afghanistan to transform their futures

Stuart Mitchell

Journalist and best-selling author Christina Lamb OBE launches Afghanaid’s By Her Side appeal with UK government matching public donations until 30th September 2022 One year on from the Taliban takeover, thousands of women and their families in Afghanistan are facing a food security crisis. Currently, 93% of Afghan families are not eating enough food, and this percentage rises to almost 100% in families headed by women. Afghanaid has been able to reach over one million people with emergency assistance since August 2021, but families still urgently need support to get…

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P&G Unveils New Strategy to Help Address Global Water Crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Procter & Gamble have announced a major expansion of its environmental sustainability efforts that will make more water available in critically water-stressed areas around the world. This comprehensive effort includes a global portfolio of water restoration projects which will provide a range of solutions to protect ecosystems, replenish groundwater supplies, reduce the amount of water diverted from essential bodies of water, and improve water quality for the communities and wildlife that depend on them. The significance of this effort, and P&G’s commitment, is highlighted by a first-of-its-kind goal to restore more water…

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Paypoint Donate Launched To Leverage Digital Solutions For The Acquisition And Reconciliation Of Payments And Donations For Charities

Stuart Mitchell

Following the appointment of Jason Levy to lead its Strategic Development and Partnership plans in the charity sector, digital payments expert PayPoint is announcing the launch of PayPoint Donate. PayPoint Donate brings together an innovative digital solution to provide charities and their supply partners with an integrated single platform to support the acquisition donors and seamless reconciliation of payments and donations. The creation of PayPoint Donate formalises the organisations intent to ensure its range of recently released digital solutions, including Open Banking, Pay-By-Link, Cash Out and e-vouchers, benefit the charity…

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