Author: Stuart Mitchell

World Food Prize Foundation Reveals Top Three Finalists Driving Global Solutions in $50,000 Innovate for Impact Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation today announced the Top Three Finalists for the inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge: APOLO Biotech, Capsber Agriscience and Vet Konect.  “These finalists embody the spirit of innovation needed to confront the urgent challenges of food security and climate resilience,” said Mashal Husain, President, World Food Prize Foundation. “By bringing forward solutions that are both scalable and sustainable, they demonstrate the power of science and entrepreneurship to transform agriculture for farmers everywhere.” These three standout Agritech startups are redefining what’s possible in the fight against hunger…

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Consultation on the implementation of the less healthy food and drink advertising restrictions

Stuart Mitchell

The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP and BCAP) are issuing a consultation on the implementation of the less healthy food and drink product advertising restrictions. The consultation concerns proposed rules to implement the restrictions in the UK Advertising Codes, and implementation to support their interpretation. They are consulting on behalf of the ASA, which has been appointed by the statutory regulator, Ofcom, as frontline body responsible for enforcement. The less healthy product advertising rules will come into effect from 5 January 2026. They will prohibit ads for “identifiable” less healthy…

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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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