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PRCA welcomes UK’s ban on service exports to Russia

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed a UK Government ban on service exports to Russia, which includes a focus on public relations and communications services.  The new measures, announced today by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, mean Russia’s businesses can no longer benefit from public relations and communications services in the UK. The PRCA has previously warned all members to sever ties with organisations linked to Russia. PRCA Director General and ICCO Chief Executive Francis Ingham commented: “The PRCA strongly welcomes this news. Nobody with any conscience can…

ICCO welcomes the United PR Association of Ukraine as a member

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced the United PR Association of Ukraine (UPRA) as its 41st national association member. UPRA – which is comprised of 180 members – was established in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its mission is to bring Ukrainian PR and communications professionals together to inform the world of the truth as it relates to the atrocities committed in Ukraine by the Russian military. The news follows ICCO’s suspension of the Russian PR association – the Association of Consulting Companies in the Field of…

Last Chance for Animals Welcomes Dolce & Gabbana’s Fur Ban

Stuart Mitchell

Last Chance for Animals (LCA) has welcomed news that Italian luxury fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana, has pledged to keep fur from future collections. “Each year, millions of animals are raised in horrific conditions and brutally killed for clothing and accessories,” said Chris DeRose, Founder and President of LCA. “The destruction of countless animals is not only cruel, but unnecessary. We welcome the news that another high-end brand has committed to a more compassionate fashion industry.” Dolce & Gabbana joined other well-known designer brands in ditching fur. Canada Goose, Moncler,…

PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group welcomes Treasury’s net zero reporting plans

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Climate Misinformation Strategy Group has welcomed an announcement by HM Treasury requiring financial institutions and listed companies in the UK to publish net zero transition plans by 2023. The requirements means companies will need to provide evidence on how they plan to adapt and decarbonise as the UK moves towards to a net zero economy by 2050. PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group lead John Brown FPRCA commented: “A big part of what the strategy group has called for is around transparency and accountability, especially…

PRCA Welcomes Committee on Standards in Public Life Report Lobbying Recommendations

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA has welcomed the recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report into lobbying. Commenting on its findings, PRCA Director General Francis Ingham stated: “This heavyweight report is a damning indictment of the Government’s continued indifference towards the mess that is the Lobbying Act introduced by David Cameron in 2014. We agree entirely with its assessment that it is ‘unfit for purpose’ – a view we have made clear for approaching a decade. “Following the David Cameron Greensill revelations in April, we called for a fundamental overhall…