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UK has glaring national security blind spot for climate threats, finds new report

Stuart Mitchell

An assessment of climate threats to UK national security has highlighted climate tipping points as a severely overlooked danger, according to a new report from the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), Chatham House, the University of Exeter, and the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative.   The researchers drew parallels with the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting that national security threats can stem from non-hostile actions – like climate change – and not just from malicious intent, like wars and terrorism.   The authors of the report say the government has a blind spot: major…

Investors put £10 billion into a better society as Treasury considers budget cuts

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s social impact investment market continued to demonstrate stability despite economic uncertainties, growing to £10 billion at the end of 2023, according to the annual assessment by the UK’s leading social impact investor, Better Society Capital (BSC). This represents a 7% increase from £9.4 billion in 2022 and shows stable investor support for initiatives focused on tackling social issues such as reducing child poverty, combatting homelessness and preventing long term health conditions, even in challenging macro and micro economic conditions. This increase comes in the same month as the…

Investors put £10 billion into a better society as Treasury considers budget cuts

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s social impact investment market continued to demonstrate stability despite economic uncertainties, growing to £10 billion at the end of 2023, according to the annual assessment by the UK’s leading social impact investor, Better Society Capital (BSC). This represents a 7% increase from £9.4 billion in 2022 and shows stable investor support for initiatives focused on tackling social issues such as reducing child poverty, combatting homelessness and preventing long term health conditions, even in challenging macro and micro economic conditions. This increase comes in the same month as the…

New multi-million pound National Lottery programme targets communities in greatest need

Stuart Mitchell

The National Lottery Community Fund has recently launched a major new funding programme, ‘Strengthening Communities,’ to support people in greatest need, investing £20 million each year across Northern Ireland. Strengthening Communities is different from previous programmes delivered by The Fund, as it will award grants to projects that focus on preventing problems before they arise and prioritise those experiencing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage. It will also support people to fulfil their potential, be more involved in their communities and improve their lives. Welcoming the announcement of Strengthening Communities a new…

The ICCO Next-Gen PR Report 2023 -2024: Creativity Remains King

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation’s (ICCO) Next Gen Group has released an insightful report on the motivations, challenges, and aspirations of young PR professionals across seven regions globally. ICCO’s Next Gen Group is a dynamic team of young PR practitioners dedicated to shaping the future of the industry. The ICCO Next-Gen PR Report 2023 – 2024 offers critical insights into the evolving landscape of public relations and the strategic steps needed to empower the future leaders of this field. Grzegorz Szczepański, President of ICCO, comments: “The ICCO Next Gen Group…