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Dr Mya-Rose Craig named new RSPCA Ambassador as Black2Nature team act for wildlife

Stuart Mitchell

The RSPCA has unveiled British-Bangladeshi ornithologist, author and campaigner Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a new Ambassador – at a special event in Bristol, which saw a team of Visible Minority Ethnic children come together to protect the city’s wildlife from litter. Fourteen children, aged between 8 and 14, from the Black2Nature charity were at Brandon Hill in Bristol yesterday (20 August) for a litter pick aimed at improving the local environment and keeping animals safe from the “menace” of rubbish. They took part alongside teams from the RSPCA, in a great…

OAAA Announces 2025 OOH Media Plan Awards Jury

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is pleased to announce the esteemed jury for this year’s OOH Media Plan Awards, an industry-leading program celebrating outstanding media strategy, placement, and execution since its launch 25 years ago. This year’s jurors include a distinguished lineup of professionals whose diverse expertise spans media, agencies, technology, brand stewardship, and innovation: Brad Alperin, Head of Brand Solutions, OUTFRONT Media Ali Broback, Chief Client Officer & Partner, ODN Maria Givens, VP, Head of Media, Digital & Platforms, NA, Bayer Randy Kilgore, Chief Revenue…

The Hague-based Skelex starts exoskeleton pilot in Westland greenhouses

Stuart Mitchell

In the Westland region, just outside The Hague, a pilot has started with exoskeletons. The pilot is an initiative of Skelex, a company based in The Hague that develops mechanical tools designed to reduce the physical strain of repetitive work and employment agency ProKonak. These exoskeletons provide support to the arms, shoulders, and lower back—areas often affected by repetitive tasks like tying plants, pruning, lifting crates, or working in squatting positions. Two models are being tested in the greenhouses. One supports workers performing overhead tasks such as tying tomato plants…

As Agentic AI Gains Traction, 86% of Enterprises Anticipate Heightened Risks, Yet Only 2% of Companies Meet Responsible AI Gold Standards

Stuart Mitchell

Infosys Knowledge Institute (IKI), the research arm of Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today unveiled critical insights into the state of responsible AI (RAI) implementation across enterprises, particularly with the advent of agentic AI. The report, Responsible Enterprise AI in the Agentic Era, surveyed over 1,500 business executives and interviewed 40 senior decision-makers across Australia, France, Germany, UK, US, and New Zealand. The findings show that while 78% of companies see RAI as a business growth driver, only 2% have adequate RAI controls in place…

Unity Trust Bank reports record level of lending in UK’s most deprived areas

Stuart Mitchell

Unity Trust Bank, the award-winning UK social impact bank, has continued to deliver positive impact where it matters with its half-year results showing a record level of lending going into areas of high deprivation. Unity committed over £140m in funding in the first six months of 2025 (HY 24: £62.8m), with 59% (HY 24: 40%) directed towards disadvantaged communities. Additionally, 45% (HY 24: 26%) of Unity’s loans met the ABC of Enterprise Impact ‘C – Contribute to Solutions’ grade, meaning they actively addressed social or environmental challenges. Unity’s lending also…