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2024 is set to be a bumper election year with, for the first time ever, the UK, US and Europe all holding major elections. Globally there will be a total of 76 countries going to the polls, meaning over 4 billion people will cast their vote. However, only 43 out ...

The Chancellor delivered the 2023 Autumn Statement this week, 22 November, following a damaging month for the Conservative Party. During this chaotic period, we saw Suella Braverman sacked, and the Government’s flagship policy to send immigrants to Rwanda deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court. In the reshuffle following the home ...

Yesterday (6 November) was the first OpenAI developer conference, Open AI DevDay, and major updates to ChatGPT have been announced. Over the weekend, leaked updates were the main source of discussion in industry social media groups and I was keeping my eye on some of the emerging topics.   The conference pages ...

The transition into autumn is a tough reality for many, as we say goodbye to the summer and welcome in the colder and darker evenings.   But as we begin to embrace the new season with warm jumpers and pumpkin spice lattes, this can only mean one thing... Halloween and Christmas are ...

Just when you think you’ve got to grips with the latest social media update, a new one is just around the corner. Lately you may have seen several messages pop up in your Instagram notifications saying “@username invites you to join their Broadcast Channel”, which no doubt has raised a ...

As communicators, we are fascinated by the concept of ‘communities’ and recognise it as a fundamental part of our work. It’s key that we identify and understand our target audiences in order to find ways to effectively engage with them; whether it’s through traditional PR and media relations, or digital ...

Architects create designs for new construction projects, modifications and redevelopments. They use their specialist knowledge, creativity and high-level drawing skills to design buildings and spaces that are safe, functional, sustainable and inspiring. How design is reflected in social media The BBC reported that buildings can affect our mood and wellbeing, and that specialised cells in ...

Climate change is often in the press, more so now than ever, with global disasters occurring as a result of rising temperatures, and more businesses and organisations trying to steal a slice of the green pie.   Climate communication experience I’ve worked in climate communication for well over a decade and have learned ...

The ability to help shape policy and influence the decisions of those at parliamentary level charged with delivering the regulations which affect all of our lives is something which often dominates the headlines across the country – and not always for the right reasons. ‘Lobbying’ is a global activity that provides ...

Today (5 September 2023), the FM – following on from his ‘fresh start for Scotland’ speech in April – announced his much anticipated first programme for government (PfG). Humza has not benefited from the same levels of internal support and popularity as his predecessors, making an already difficult job, harder. The ...