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An update on Code changes related to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA)

Stuart Mitchell

A number of rules in the CAP and BCAP Codes are currently under review, following CAP and BCAP’s consultation on the implications of the unfair commercial practices (UCP) provisions in Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA). From 6 April 2025, the DMCCA replaces and updates the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (the CPRs). Therefore, until the review of the CAP and BCAP Codes is completed, marketers are advised to refer to the UCP provisions when preparing ads. During this…

Unilever to sell The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera

Stuart Mitchell

Unilever has recently announced that it has received a binding offer from Vivera to acquire The Vegetarian Butcher. The brand was bought by Unilever in 2018 from founder Jaap Korteweg and has since then delivered strong double-digit growth on average, expanded to a presence in more than 55 markets worldwide – both in retail and in foodservice. As we stated at our 2024 Investor Event, Unilever is looking to sharpen its portfolio for long-term growth and scalability, focusing on fewer, bigger brands. The chilled and frozen products of The Vegetarian…

UK public think funding positive social and environmental change is needed “now more than ever”

Stuart Mitchell

In the wake of devastating global conflicts, ongoing climate disaster and global politics reaching new extremes, new research from Triodos Bank UK reveals how the UK public is fearful of the future and anxious to support a better world – yet are overlooking the potential of using their personal finances to bring about positive change. Polling of 2,000 UK adults reveals that 81% of people are concerned about the future of the world, while seven in 10 (68%) think we need positive social and environmental change now more than ever.…

Multi-sport field with water storage and cooling system in The Hague

Stuart Mitchell

Moerwijk, a neighbourhood in the Southwest region of The Hague is inaugurating in April 2025 the first multifunctional field of the Hague with a cooling down system and water management storage beneath the playing surface. Formed by 2 fields, it will store between 1200 and 1400 m3 water. This will create a cooling system in summer and it solves the flood problems from the past when large volumes of rain could not drain properly. Sustainable Sports Fields  Klaas Wapstra is the civil engineer and work planner working for the City…

Hear from Meera Syal CBE at the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and author Meera Syal CBE, will join the IPA Talent & Diversity Conference for a fireside chat with McCann & McCann Worldgroup’s Harjot Singh to explore Meera’s thoughts on creativity, persistent societal inequalities and lessons from her unique journey into the creative industries. Elsewhere at the half-day hybrid conference, Unite at OMG’s Serhat Ekinci will present new IPA research into the extent of adland’s ageism problem before a panel including John Doe’s Mercy Abel, Insight and Strategy Consultant Anna Sampson and Columnist Jan Gooding analyse the findings…