Day: 11 March 2026

CIPR writes to standards committee with concerns over proposals that reduce transparency

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has written to the Committee on Standards with concerns regarding proposals to remove the individual names of parliamentary staff on the Register of Interests of Members’ Staff.  The committee’s ‘Register of Interests of Members’ Staff: transitional provisions’ publication proposes that the move would provide greater protection for MPs staff although identified that the proposals “reduces transparency and accountability”. In its letter – published in full below – the CIPR has raised concerns that this would result in a significant and exploitable gap when…

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Engineering and Agribusiness Leader Charles Sukup Joins World Food Prize Foundation Board of Directors

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Sukup, former president and CEO and current board co-chair of Sukup Manufacturing Co., to the Foundation’s Board of Directors.  “We are honored to welcome Charles Sukup to our Board of Directors,” said Paul Schickler, Board Chair, World Food Prize Foundation. “Charles brings a lifetime of leadership in agricultural innovation, global perspective and a steadfast commitment to advancing food security. His deep expertise in engineering, family-business leadership and global market development will be invaluable as we work to…

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Maritime Labour Convention at 20: The ILO and the International Maritime Organization reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty that has reshaped working and living conditions for seafarers worldwide and strengthened fair competition in global shipping. Adopted on 23 February 2006 by the International Maritime Labour Conference through an unprecedented tripartite consensus, the MLC, 2006 stands as a powerful example of social dialogue and multilateral cooperation in action. Governments, shipowners and seafarers came together to establish a comprehensive global…

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Chartered bodies urge government to champion professional standards to rebuild trust in public services

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has joined a group professional bodies representing more than 1.5 million people to write to the Government calling for stronger backing of Chartered and professionally registered status across key sectors, arguing it is essential to rebuilding public trust and driving economic growth. In an open letter to Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Chartered Week Alliance, a coalition of over 40 Chartered and professional organisations, asks ministers to take a lead in expecting and promoting professional registration and…

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PRCA On the Record Campaign Calls for Thorough Lobbying Reform

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has renewed its call for urgent reform of the UK’s lobbying transparency framework through its On the Record campaign. The PRCA is asking the UK Government to extend regulation so that all lobbying is properly governed, documented and publicly reported, as the current system only captures a small proportion. The campaign promotes best practice and full transparency across the profession. The PRCA’s own Code for Professional Lobbying requires members to meet clear ethical standards and publish quarterly activity through the Public Affairs Register.…

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