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Zapmap statistics for first half of 2025 show 136 new charging hubs since start of year

Stuart Mitchell

Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping and data service, has published new statistics on public charge point installations throughout the first six months of 2025. Latest figures show that 8,670  new charge points were installed in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 27%. The EV charging infrastructure now encompasses 82,369 devices (110,486 EVSEs) at 40,479  locations.  Charging hubs (defined as six or more rapid or ultra-rapid devices at a single location)  continue to show the highest growth, with 136 of them installed across the country in the first half of…

Burnout Emerges as a Barrier to Growth in the Creator Economy with Half of Creators Suffering

Stuart Mitchell

New research from global creator-first social agency, Billion Dollar Boy, reveals that burnout is a widespread and persistent challenge for creators, with growing implications for the long-term health of the creator economy. The study found that more than half (52%) of creators have experienced burnout as a direct result of their career, leading nearly two in five (37%) to actively consider leaving the profession altogether. The findings are based on a survey of 1,000 creators and 1,000 senior marketers across the US and UK, and paint a picture of an…

Groundbreaking First Ascent Expedition to Redefine Disability in the Mountains

Stuart Mitchell

In a bold new chapter for inclusive adventure, quadriplegic mountaineer and TV Presenter Ed Jackson along with amputee and disability advocate Luke Tarrant are set to attempt the highest first ascent ever undertaken by people with disabilities. The expedition will take them deep into the remote mountain ranges of Kyrgyzstan, aiming to summit a previously unclimbed 5,000m+ peak where no human has ever stood. Titled “First Ascent”, this world-first challenge isn’t just about reaching the top – it’s about rewriting the rules of who gets to explore, and proving that…

New mapping tool launched to help bring healthy food to those who need it most

Stuart Mitchell

New project, backed by the UK Government, will develop mapping tool to bring tackle food inequality. Households that may struggle to eat nutritious meals due to a lack of accessible healthy options are to receive government support as through 6 projects across the UK, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle unveiled on Monday 7 July. One such project is based in Liverpool, where researchers are investigating the factors that influence the diets of people living in social housing and creating a mapping tool to help…

CIPR announces 2025 Excellence Awards winners

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has honoured the industry’s finest campaigns, teams, and professionals at its 41st annual Excellence Awards, with four agencies and teams each securing double wins at the prestigious ceremony. Tin Man, Mischief, Stripe Communications, and Virgin Media 02 were tied for the most prolific organisations on the evening, each claiming two awards as over 400 PR and comms professionals joined magician and presenter, Ben Hanlin, at the Royal Lancaster London to celebrate the best in work in PR over the last 12 months. The…