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PRCA UK Awards 2025 winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA UK Awards 2025 ceremony took place recently at the Royal Lancaster Hotel to recognise and celebrate the very highest standards in public relations. ​This year’s headline sponsors are OnePoll. Additional sponsorship includes 72Point, CARMA, Censuswide, markettiers, Paprika, Prezly, Reuben Sinclair, and Sapio Research. ​We are proud to reward the excellent achievements of these individuals and teams. B2B Campaign – Sponsored by markettiers Highly Commended: Kindred Epson Water Silks Winner: The Academy Mastercard: Click to Pay Capitals B2B Technology Campaign – Sponsored by Sapio Research Winner: The Academy Mastercard:…

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First UK PR Professionals Certified in Carbon Literacy Through PRCA Provision

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has awarded the first two certifications from its new Carbon Literacy and Communications Course, accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project. A PRCA apprentice and a Managing Director of a PR agency are the first participants to complete the one-day course. They join over 143,000 people certified as Carbon Literate and have added their pledges for change to the 287,934 actions underway to address climate change. The course is designed for PR and communications professionals working in-house or in agencies. It covers the fundamentals…

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PRCA welcomes the formal launch of the Ethics and Integrity Commission

Stuart Mitchell

The launch by Government of a new Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC) is an important step toward strengthening ethics, integrity, and transparency across public life. PRCA Head of Public Affairs, Louise Whatham, said: “We welcome the establishment of the Commission and encourage Doug Chalmers to approach this role with courage and conviction. The Nolan Principles remain the foundation of ethical conduct in public life, yet awareness and consistent enforcement among MPs are still lacking. “While ethical frameworks have become more prevalent, public trust in politics continues to decline. The Commission…

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PRCA announces Structured Mediation as its Civil Mediation Partner

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced Structured Mediation as its Civil Mediation Partner for the next 12 months. Structured Mediation is a new service designed for the PR and creative industries, offering sector-specific expertise to resolve disputes without resorting to the courts. It provides a constructive way forward for agencies, production companies, and clients where work has been co-created and disagreements arise. As part of the partnership, PRCA members will benefit from a free 30-minute consultation with Structured Mediation, valid until the end of December 2025. PRCA…

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PRCA Launches Simplified and Strengthened Code for Professional Lobbying

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has today issued its new Code for Professional Lobbying, marking a major step forward in promoting ethical, transparent, and accountable lobbying across the UK. The Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL) has approved this new Code as meeting its requirements to be a “relevant Code.” Replacing the previous Public Affairs Code, the new Code will apply to all PRCA members who engage in professional lobbying activities. ​ It has been modernised and simplified to reflect evolving standards and regulatory expectations and…

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