Month: March 2026

New IPA data reveals the trait that matters most in adult friendships

Stuart Mitchell

A sense of humour is the most valued trait to have in common with a close friend, according to a new IPA Friendship survey of 1000 adults aged 18-40 living in urban areas. The findings are being unveiled at the IPA Insight Summit. In response to being asked which traits they would want to have in common with a close friend, if any, nearly half of respondents (49%) chose Sense of humour. This was followed by Shared interests and hobbies (37%), Lifestyle habits (28%), Personality or temperament (25%) and Communication…

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UNESCO launches a global course to safeguard cultural property from illicit trafficking

Stuart Mitchell

Cultural heritage is far more than art or archaeology; it tells the story of who we are. When cultural property is stolen, looted, or trafficked, entire communities lose pieces of their identity, history, and future. Illicit trafficking often begins with theft or illegal excavations, crimes that not only damage the objects themselves but also erase the scientific, historical, and emotional knowledge they carry.  Protecting cultural property is, therefore, not only about preserving beautiful objects – it is about safeguarding the knowledge, values, and creativity of past civilisations whose legacy shapes…

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Major Initiative to Strengthen Public Healthcare by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation. €10 million donation to support the retention of 80 doctors on 47 small islands of Greece.

Stuart Mitchell

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation is launching a major initiative to support public healthcare on Greece’s small islands, committing €10 million over a seven-year period to help retain 80 doctors on 47 small islands of the country served by the smallest primary healthcare units. These 47 islands are served by Regional Clinics and Multi-purpose Regional Clinics, the smallest healthcare facilities within the Greek National Health System, and the programme does not apply to islands that host health centres or larger healthcare structures. The donation agreement was signed during a special ceremony…

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More Research, Less Cancer: £250m raised to transform the future of cancer research  Cancer Research UK

Stuart Mitchell

Cancer Research UK have reached an incredible moment - £250m raised for our More Research, Less Cancer campaign. This milestone brings us more than halfway to our £400m goal and accelerates our mission to prevent, detect and treat cancer earlier and more effectively.   Thanks to our supporters, philanthropy is driving breakthroughs across discovery science, innovation and children’s and young people’s cancer research - breakthroughs that are turning into real hope and progress for people affected by cancer.  Published recently , ‘More Research, Less Cancer: our impact so far’ is an illustration of the impact that More Research, Less Cancer, the UK charity sector’s largest ever…

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By Sunday 15 March, an average UK household of four will have already wasted £200 of edible food this year

Stuart Mitchell

New survey data from Love Food Hate Waste shows that almost two thirds (64%) of people in the UK agree that some food waste at home is inevitable and that there’s little they can do to avoid it. When asked why, the key reasons for most relate to food spoilage and expiration dates, the complexity and unpredictability of daily life, and issues with cooking and portion control. The survey also showed that 80% of people asked believe they waste less food than the national average. Love Food Hate Waste is…

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