Day: 19 September 2025

Launch of International Mesothelioma Nurse Development Grant

Stuart Mitchell

Global organisations campaigning for the eradication of the asbestos hazard and support for the injured have come together to mount a new initiative: The International Mesothelioma Nurse Development Grant.[1] The launch of this pioneering grant took place on 27 August 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute (ADDRI), the World Health Organisation’s Collaborating Centre for Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases and Mesothelioma UK, the UK-based national asbestos-related cancer charity, were in Phnom Phen as part of a team delivering a three-day training programme aimed at translating knowledge…

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PRCA announces GovConnex as its Exclusive Public Affairs Partner

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has today announced a new partnership with GovConnex, naming the company its exclusive Public Affairs Partner. GovConnex is a global leader in political intelligence, helping organisations navigate complex political environments with speed and clarity. Its trusted platform streamlines monitoring, research, and stakeholder engagement, enabling professionals to anticipate change and manage risk. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for the PRCA’s public affairs community. Through the partnership, members will benefit from unparalleled access to GovConnex’s expertise and resources, enhancing their ability to engage effectively…

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Four years after Taliban takeover, Afghans overwhelmingly back girls’ education

Stuart Mitchell

Despite the ongoing ban on girls’ secondary education, Afghans across gender and socioeconomic backgrounds almost universally support girls’ right to learn, according to a new UN Women Gender Alert. The alert looks at the current situation for women and girls across ten key areas, including education and employment, safety and mobility, shedding light on the impact of the crystallizing system of restrictions four years after the Taliban takeover. In a nationwide, door-to-door survey of more than 2,000 Afghans, 92 per cent said it was “important” for girls to continue their…

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Tesco farmers set to benefit from financial incentives to achieve environmental goals

Stuart Mitchell

More than 400 British farmers across Tesco’s long-standing sustainable farming groups are set to benefit from additional financial incentives and data collection support to achieve key environmental and animal welfare goals. From September, 260 UK dairy farmers which make up a significant part of Tesco’s Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) and who supply Tesco’s liquid milk through processor Müller UK, will earn up to an extra 2.5p per litre of milk if key targets on emissions reduction, animal health, feed conversion efficiency and genetic improvements are achieved, with the group also…

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Amnesty launches ‘Breaking up with Big Tech’ briefing

Stuart Mitchell

Amnesty International has launched a new briefing titled ‘Breaking up with Big Tech’ calling on governments to rein in the power of Big Tech companies in order to safeguard human rights.  The so-called big five tech companies – Alphabet (Google), Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple – wield extraordinary influence over the infrastructure, services, and norms that shape our online lives. These companies dominate key sectors of the internet: from search engines and social media to app stores and cloud computing. Their largely unchecked power across various digital sectors poses serious…

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