CIPR publishes new volume of Everyday Ethics in PR case study collection

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published the second volume of its Everyday Ethics in PR case study collection, providing PR professionals with practical guidance on navigating real-world ethical dilemmas. Everyday Ethics in PR Volume II features seven anonymised case studies drawn from enquiries to the CIPR’s Ethics Hotline. Written by the CIPR’s Professional Practice and Ethics Consultant, Chris Lines Chart.PR, each case study presents a real ethical dilemma faced by practitioners and provides considerations and advice for each. It is designed to help readers reflect on how…

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Episode 20 of CIPR’s Engage podcast out now; Causing the right kind of trouble: overcoming bias in decision-making

The new episode of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Engage podcast is out now, exploring how public relations professionals can recognise and address bias in organisational decision-making. Episode 20 – Causing the right kind of trouble – overcoming bias in decision-making – examines the advisory role PR practitioners play in challenging flawed decision-making processes. Hosted by Ben Verinder, managing director of Chalkstream, the episode features Dr Jon White Chart.PR, Hon FCIPR, a consultant in public relations and organisational development, and Shayoni Lynn, CEO and founder of behavioural science…

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CIPR welcomes government ethics reforms but warns changes fall short on lobbying transparency

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has welcomed the restructuring of the government’s ethics framework as it confirms the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) has been closed.  The move is part of a wider restructure to improve standards and ethical conduct in government and sees the introduction of the Ethics and Integrity Commission to oversee the work of a other regulatory bodies.  However, the CIPR warns that the proposed changes still do not go far enough to improve transparency and accountability when it comes to those lobbying the…

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CIPR awards Sir Stephen Tallents’ Medal and President’s Medal at annual Fellows Lunch

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is delighted to announce the recipients of two of its most prestigious honours, the Sir Stephen Tallents’ Medal and the President’s Medal, which have been awarded to Anne-Marie Lacey and Sheeraz Gulsher, respectively. The awards were announced in person at the Institute’s annual Fellows’ lunch held at the Gherkin in London. Sir Stephen Tallents’ Medal The 2025 Sir Stephen Tallents’ Medal was awarded to Anne-Marie Lacey, Founder of Filament PR. Anne-Marie is a CIPR Fellow, sits on the Institute’s Board of Directors, and…

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CIPR and JGA Announce New Partnership to Champion Public Relations and Communications Apprenticeships

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the JGA Group have today announced a new partnership to further support and enhance public relations and communications apprenticeships across the UK. The collaboration between the professional body for public relations practitioners and the specialist apprenticeship provider aims to foster a new generation of skilled professionals and provide employers with a pipeline of talent in the PR and communications industry. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to structured professional development and diversity within the sector, offering inclusive routes into and within the industry for…

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