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New lobbying guidance welcome but still fails to address fundamental problems says CIPR

Stuart Mitchell

CIPR welcomes new guidance from the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists and is pleased that our responses to both consultations – in relation to registerable communications and codes of conduct, respectively – have been accepted and will be reflected in the next revision of the guidance. However, there remains concerns that the overall legislation still does not go far enough in providing the public with access to meaningful and accurate information about lobbying beyond consultant lobbying. “These changes are welcome and the Registrar has done a great job within his remit,…

PRCA Welcomes Tougher New Lobbying Rules

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA – the professional body which represents and regulates the majority of the public affairs industry- today welcomed new, tougher guidance from the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists. The Registrar today published his conclusions following consultation with the public affairs industry on two areas: the regulation of communication with Ministers; and the relevance and declaration of Codes of Conduct. In doing so, he accepted all of the PRCA’s central recommendations. The changes will result in greater transparency and accountability in the public affairs industry. The Registrar has decided to make…

Fairtrade welcomes the launch of its first coffee from Java, exclusively in Waitrose & Partners

Stuart Mitchell

For the first time UK coffee drinkers will be able to enjoy Fairtrade coffee from the Indonesian island of Java, an origin that is ubiquitous with quality, as it launches exclusively in Waitrose & Partners from October 10th. The launch comes following an exciting sustainability project to establish a Fairtrade coffee co-operative in Java, thanks to a partnership with Waitrose & Partners, the Fairtrade Foundation and the Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP). Over the past three years the organisations have supported a community in the Kayumas to produce high…

PRCA welcomes Ruth Davidson’s decision not to take Tulchan role

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed Ruth Davidson’s decision to turn down a role at Tulchan Communications. The PRCA had previously condemned the original appointment, arguing it was unethical for legislators to work for lobbying agencies. Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA said: “I’d like to congratulate Ruth Davidson on making the right call in these challenging circumstances. This is a good decision for the industry and for politics in general. Our Code of Conduct explicitly prohibits sitting MPs and MSPs from working for lobbying agencies. It’s…

‘Brands and influencers must operate ethically’ – PRCA welcomes ASA ruling

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA has warned brands to be mindful of their ethical responsibilities, after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned a series of social media posts from influencers irresponsibly promoting dietary products. The ASA ruled that warned that the posts created the impression that it was “necessary or advisable” for people who were already slim to use products that suppress their appetites. Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA, said: “Brands have a responsibility to think beyond their bottom line. This latest ruling from the ASA is a welcome reminder that products…