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We welcomed 14 organisations as new Corporate Affiliate members in the first quarter of 2026.
This brings our community of corporate members to nearly 300 organisations.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cLLoQg
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Our State of the Profession 2026 survey is now live.
Help us understand the trends, issues and challenges facing the profession.
Take the survey and enter a draw for a £100 gift card: https://bit.ly/47W0NuI
#StateofPR
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EDI is now a mandatory part of the CIPR’s CPD framework.
Members must log five EDI points each year alongside the existing ethics requirement to complete their annual 60-point cycle.
You can log custom submissions or choose from our library of 50+ free EDI activities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4bVxDOH
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The CIPR is sad to learn of the death of former CIPR President Warren Newman FCIPR.
Find out more about Warren's storied career and life in our obituary > newsroom.cipr.co.uk/warren-newman-fcipr-1947...
As President of @cipr.co.uk, this is my 60-second update on a week where transparency in Westminster has come back into focus.
I cover the CEO's piece on @cityam.bsky.social, our latest AI policy update and the CIPR Excellence Awards deadline extension
Watch for the full update.
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To complete your CPD cycle, you need to log 5 mandatory ethics points, even if you've already reached 60 points from the other activities you've undertaken.
Log all your learning by 31 March 2026.
https://cipr.co.uk/CIPR/CIPR/Learn_Develop/CPD_.aspx
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The CIPR has written to the Committee of Standards with concerns that proposals to remove the names of parliamentary staff on the Register of Interests of Members’ Staff will reduce transparency and will be a “significant step in the wrong direction”.
Read the full letter > bit.ly/3OPyDej
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With less than four weeks to go, this is your reminder that the deadline to log your 2025/26 learning is 23:59 BST on 31 March.
Start logging your learning today. https://cipr.co.uk/CIPR/CIPR/Learn_Develop/CPD_.aspx
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The CIPR Excellence Awards celebrate your everyday brilliance as well as your standout campaigns.
The Early Bird deadline is this Thursday. Get your entries in before 23:59 GMT on 5 March to save up to £100.
cipr.co.uk/CIPR/CIPR/Awards/Excelle...
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The Excellence Awards have expanded to reflect the evolving world of PR and comms, with new categories recognising the work and teams shaping our profession.
Save up to £100 by submitting by the Early Bird deadline: 5 March.
cipr.co.uk/CIPR/CIPR/Awards/Excelle...
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71% of the public trust a Chartered practitioner more.
In-house pros (75%) and those in client-facing roles (65%) say it sets them apart.
Are you ready to explore what Chartership could mean for you?
Download the #GetChartered kit to learn more: https://mailchi.mp/cipr/getchartered
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A graphic with a blue background features the text: "Professional bodies set standards, promote ethical practice, and provide accessible routes into skilled careers." Below, in smaller text: "Membership is a public commitment, not just a qualification." A blue banner at of the image reads: "Chartered status underpins professional standards." There are orange and cream abstract shapes in the background.
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This image features a collection of logos of various and professional bodies in the UK including the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
It’s #CharteredWeek and in an age of AI, trust in business and professional services has never been more important.
So, we’ve joined more than 45 membership bodies to call on government to champion professional standards.
Read the full letter: bit.ly/4axKiXy
#CelebratingTrustedProfessionals
Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to the U.S.
In a new article for City AM, CIPR CEO Alastair McCapra explores why the Mandelson Scandal proves it's time to rewrite Westminster's lobbying rules.
The piece finds how decades of opaque lobbying has led to a situation where the majority of lobbying activity is hidden.
Read more: bit.ly/3Mg4eVw
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Our Head of PR and Policy Jon Gerlis was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday to discuss standards in politics and why Westminster's current lobbying regime is not fit for purpose.
Listen to the interview from 12.20: https://bit.ly/46GNJIR
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Socially Mobile, the CIPR-supported PR school, is now accepting applications for its summer cohort.
Fully funded places are available for practitioners from lower socio-economic backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Apply before the 10 April deadline: https://bit.ly/4gEnbM2
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📒 Our 2026 training brochure is here!
This is your go-to guide for CIPR training over the coming year and it's packed with learning opportunities that fit around real life.
Download the brochure: cipr.co.uk/CIPR/Learn_Develop/Train...
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The CIPR and @prca-hq.bsky.social have published a joint open letter to journalism membership organisations following recent concerns about fake experts being pitched to the media.
Read the full letter: https://bit.ly/3NSXhtM
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We welcomed 9 new organisations as Corporate Affiliate members in the final quarter of 2025.
This brings our community of corporate members to over 300 organisations.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49zPhVS
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The CIPR has raised concerns about PR firms' unethical editing of Wikipedia following recent allegations of "wikilaundering" reported by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
Read our full statement: newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-raises-concerns-ove...
The CIPR’s 2026 Research Fund is now open for applications.
Apply by 15 April to receive a grant of up to £2000 to conduct independent research relevant to the advancement of the PR profession.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/49GfCSg
CIPR Fellow. Headshots of the CIPR's New Honorary Fellow, Dan Slee, and Fellow, Andy West.
The CIPR is pleased to announce that Dan Slee has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship, while Andy West has been awarded a Fellowship of the Institute.
In addition, all former CIPR Presidents who remain active members of the CIPR have been awarded Honorary Fellowships.
Read more: bit.ly/3NGNF5a
Introducing 'CIPR: 1 Minute', a new weekly, 60 second update from CIPR President @farzanabaduel.bsky.social.
Each week, get the latest from across the CIPR community including new initiatives, upcoming dates, member news, and more.
Watch the update: youtu.be/Rj81w1iGn4k
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We’ve launched the CIPR Excellence Awards 2026 to shine a light on some of the most impactful and outstanding public relations work across more than 30 award categories.
Enter by 5 March for early-bird rates.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3N1yyDo
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Congratulations to CIPR Fellow, Jo Field Chart.PR, FCIPR, for being awarded an OBE for her exceptional contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion in the transport sector.
Find out more and read Jo's reaction in our newsroom: https://bit.ly/49F7hzb
CIPR logo. Internal Crisis Communication. CIPR Skills Guide.
A new member-exclusive skills guide on internal crisis communication is out now.
'Internal Crisis Communication' offers practical guidance for communicating with employees, contractors and other internal stakeholders before, during and after a crisis.
Download the guide: https://bit.ly/3MHiEh9
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🆕 The UK-wide edition of our PR Population Report is out now.
The new study represents the first to analyse combined ONS census data of PR professionals across all four nations, revealing both persistent inequalities and significant industry growth.
Read the full report now: https://bit.ly/4oET3md
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Congratulations to the 46 members who got Chartered in the final quarter of 2025.
Find out how you can get #GetChartered with our Chartership package and read the reaction from CIPR President Advita Patel: https://bit.ly/3YhZIbe
CIPR logo. Everyday Ethics in PR, Volume 2. A collection of case studies.
The second volume of our member-exclusive ethics in PR case study collection is out now.
'Everyday Ethics in PR - Volume II' consists of seven real-life, anonymised ethical case studies faced by members who have engaged with the CIPR Ethics Hotline.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3K2rK76
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The CIPR has launched its first neuroinclusion training course for PR managers alongside a new Neuroinclusion in PR LinkedIn Group.
The course provides practical tools to build more neuroinclusive teams and create workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3M5wiKy
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Congratulations to our 12 newly Chartered PR Practitioners.
👏 Elizabeth Anderson, Bridget Brady, Phil Harrison, Alastair Jackson, Chiedzwa Mutizwa, Neal Patel, Sowmya Pulle, Will Searle, Samantha Seewoosurrun, Rachel Westray, Isobel Wilson-Cleary
Learn how to #GetChartered: https://bit.ly/4oLNBPu
