The Pride of Britain annual awards ceremony, sponsored by TSB and Trinity Mirror, is one of Britain’s biggest televised events celebrating local heroes and commitment to local communities.

The annual Corporate Engagement Awards (CEA), which recognise the most exemplary examples of partnerships, sponsorship and social responsibility in the corporate community, has announced its call for entries for 2017.

In a year of turbulent politics marked by big exits, post-truths and migrant catastrophes, getting across the right message to politicians has never been more difficult, nor more important. The European Parliament (EP), despite being cradled by a disheveled continent marred by economic trials and diasporic tribulations, remains one of Europe’s most important buildings for doing so.

Too often, employee culture is driven from above. Rigid protocol is commonplace, leaving no room for innovation; not initially succeeding at a new venture can feel like the end of the road. Yet, says opening speaker Chloe Marsh, head of engagement at social housing firm, RHP, “Nothing was ever achieved by staying in your comfort zone and playing it safe.” With this firmly in mind, CommsHero London got underway with a plethora of communications experts, its range of enterprising speakers - as well as several plates of doughnuts.

As online dating becomes a mainstream trend, the disparity between online and offline dating behaviour has become increasingly stark. According to research by location-based dating app TrueView, Brits generally spend more time preparing a cup of tea (1 minute, 39 seconds) than connecting with potential partners online. As this trend arises, so do concerns over safety and security, especially regarding unwanted online pictures and fraudulent profiles.

Once upon a time, there were five little girls. They grew up and joined a musical group that espoused the late ’90s enthusiasm for ‘girl power.’ This year, 20 years after ‘Wannabe’ was released, brand storytelling agency Aesop asked if girl power was still powerful. The event, held on the International Day of the Girl, looked at girl power in its modern manifestation – through the lenses of sport, technology and social activism.

At the annual glittering gala for the best in public relations, the PRCA Awards’ top campaign winners both went to non-profit organisations. The ‘Campaign of the year’ award was given to Age UK for its work on the 2015 Christmas campaign – rocketed into the spotlight by John Lewis’ man on the moon. The consultancy winner for the same award was MHP/Engine for its ‘Missing Type’ campaign, run alongside the British Heart Foundation.

The rate of change in investor relations has steadily increased since digital communications surpassed print. And now that new regulations are set to come in at the EU level, compounded by Britain’s potential exit from the union, investor relations professionals are facing change not only in terms of the structure and format of their communications, but in terms of the governance of investor communications itself.

According to research by UK charity Girlguiding, 70% of 11-21 year old girls say sexism is so widespread it affects most areas of their lives. As a response, Girlguiding has launched its first awareness campaign, #ForTheGirl, to challenge outdated perceptions of women and of the charity’s own work.