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The communications professional has a family connection to Rolls-Royce.

A senior comms director is moving agency-side after 20 years in government roles.

The views of thousands of UK workers have informed a major new report on internal communications.

A new Member of the Scottish Parliament has produced a list of dos and don’ts for those in public affairs.

Smiths Group has turned to a former journalist to add to its corporate comms team.

The former Olympic champion helped promote the company’s rewards club Virgin Red.

The nationalist party’s long-standing comms chief has made a rare public statement about its PR operation.

Two comms leaders discussed the difficulties of measuring the value of a comms team at PR360.

The FTSE 100 firm has expanded the role of its director of corporate affairs.

Comms pro swapping one sports body for another.

The study found a number of divergences between in-house and agency comms professionals.

Matt Ridsdale, group chief corporate affairs officer at Sky, shared his view that social media experts will take over corporate comms leadership roles.

A new report has highlighted a number of issues for internal comms, including around measurement and AI .

The people behind the viral Peppa Pig campaign explain how a change of strategy achieved success.

Comms head makes move to climate innovation agency.

The company is the affiliate of Philip Morris International in the UK and Ireland.

Lewisham elected its first ever Green Party mayor last week, ending decades of Labour rule in the London borough.

The heritage and nature conservation charity’s comms boss has explained why they’ve taken a stand against an article published by The Spectator.

The global girls' rights charity has appointed an experienced charity comms specialist to raise awareness of its work.

The majority of UK journalists are opposed to AI-generated pitches, with almost half saying they would not consider them, according to new research shared with In.Comms' sister title PRWeek.

The media trade body was created by the merger of the Newspaper Society and the Newspaper Publishers Association in 2014.

A local news outlet has reported that the successful candidates rebuffed invitations to engage.

A PR professional has moved in-house for the first time, taking a job with his former client.

New research highlights a mismatch between positive perceptions of internal comms as a function and its relative inability to prove its impact.

Plaid Cymru has become the biggest party with 43 seats, while Reform UK came second with 34 seats.

The Scottish National Party were the largest party with 58 seats with Scottish Labour and Reform UK joint-second with 17 seats apiece.

The incoming chief executive has worked in public affairs and corporate relations for more than two decades.

A report out today suggests the gap in remuneration between the two groups has widened further over the last 12 months.

The trade association represents betting shops, casinos, online betting, gaming and bingo.

The FTSE 100 energy company has announced Lucy Yurek will join the company next month.

A report highlights new issues for comms teams caused by how we interact with AI and the internet.

In-house PR practitioners have spoken out in the aftermath of Wednesday’s attack in London.

ITN has secured the services of a senior comms professional at one of its rivals.

Westminster Council has apologised for using Millwall’s badge on a picture in a children's anti-racism education booklet.

The international trade body has made a senior hire to boost its comms efforts.

The trade body offers a range of accredited qualifications at foundation, certificate, and diploma levels.

The trade association represents over 1,000 companies in the UK, from global brands to SMEs.

Unclear and inconsistent messaging fuels mistrust and prompts remaining employees to consider their own roles, research finds.

The French company owns a number of premium alcohol brands.

Andrew Ward will lead United Utilities' internal and external comms.

Stephen Kiely previously worked at Grayling before taking up the role at the LGBTQ+ charity.

Matthew Doyle, the prime minister’s former comms chief, insists he was not aware that Downing Street had asked Foreign Office officials to secure him a top diplomatic job.

The festival promoter is behind a number of large UK festivals including Boardmasters and Kendal Calling.

The winners of the prestigious In.Comms Corporate Affairs Awards, in partnership with PRWeek UK, were announced during a live event at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in London last night.

The charity has partnered with more than 50 sporting organisations to encourage physical activity.

After a spell agency-side, a fashion PR specialist has moved back in-house.

The Japanese energy firm has secured the services of a diplomat who spent more than 20 years at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Following reports of a potential ‘substitute’ leader at Meta, In.Comms assesses the efficacy of communicating with staff this way.

The collagen supplements company is investing in communications as part of its growth plan.

An ex-Whitehall comms chief has been put in charge of the beleaguered policing body.

The seasoned comms veteran took up the role at the end of last month.

In-house comms teams are seeing a continued rise in PR budgets, as marketing spend increases.

An experienced comms professional with more than two decades experience in travel PR has been promoted.

London Stock Exchange Group has secured the services of an experienced comms operator.

The government has come under fire for its ‘fragmented’ response to the threat of disinformation.

The profession is being held back by a lack of diversity, warns the PR trade body.

As head of comms, Wheeler will help strengthen the network’s presence in the comms sector.

The organisation aims to “champion diversity, progression and opportunity for women in PR and comms”.

With Wireless Festival cancelled after the Government banned controversial headliner Kanye West from entering the UK, comms people have their say on the main comms lessons.

Hanson Search consultants give an insight into the hiring trends in the comms industry in Q1.

The organisation that describes itself as ‘London’s growth agency’ has found a replacement for Mark Inger, who recently stepped down as head of public affairs.

Tickets are still available for the summit, which will be held on 28 April 2026 at the Ham Yard Hotel.

James Taylor will lead the newly created communications function at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.

A panel of internal comms experts recently discussed how the function can demonstrate its value by becoming a truly strategic advisor to the C-suite.

Alarming facts can be overwhelming, while terms like net zero and decarbonisation might not be well understood, suggests a guide for local authority teams and those working in strategic climate communications.

A former consultant at public affairs agency Blakeney has moved in-house.

The Japanese auto company is set to embark on a new global comms initiative.

The UK government has made a senior appointment to help ‘transform’ its communications function.

The UK charity has appointed a former Downing Street man to its board of trustees.

CEOs are pushing AI adoption at pace while many corporate affairs teams struggle to keep up, says report

The Stop! Think Fraud campaign is being boosted as part of a renewed crackdown on fraud.

The French fashion house has promoted from within to fill one of its top comms jobs.

The championship club is under mounting pressure to explain the circumstances surrounding the Reform UK leader’s visit to its Portman Road stadium.

A survey from the PRCA demonstrates the increasing scope of many comms roles and the challenges that come with that.

Lucy Thomas is leaving the financial sector to lead comms across the UK, India and Switzerland for the Big Four consultant.

The jewellery brand has secured the services of an experienced fashion PR.

The market research organisation has appointed a government comms professional to a senior comms position.

An experienced public affairs professional has been brought in by the group, which owns a digital bank, mortgage provider and software business.

The latest PRWeek Trading Tracker shows agencies grappling with a rise in delayed payments, plus budgets being reallocated to in-house AI capabilities.

Newly released files show how Downing Street’s comms director responded to Lord Peter Mandelson being put forward as US ambassador.

One of the UK’s largest banks has made the move following a major merger.

A working group made up of a number of stakeholders across policing and the media has unveiled a set of new ‘shared principles’.

Almost half of senior communications leaders report experiencing age-related stereotyping, despite the benefits and prevalence of age-diverse teams across the industry.

A police comms professional has made a move back into local government.

A new report saw comms pros from around the world give their thoughts on a range of issues from internal comms to AI.

Hugo Eyre-Varnier appointed to the holding company at “such an exciting inflection point”.

A post from CITB CEO Tim Balcon has caused a stir on LinkedIn attracting criticism from the construction industry and beyond.

The banking giant has brought in an experienced public affairs professional to boost its comms team.

The homelessness charity has finally found a permanent replacement for its former brand, marketing and fundraising chief.

The Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations call for renewed commitment to accuracy following IPSO ruling.

To celebrate International Women's Day, which took place at the weekend, we reveal the in-house professionals, who made it onto PRWeek's 26 most influential women in UK PR list.

James Watt says he didn’t respond to the many crises the company faced in a 100% authentic way.

With the situation in the Middle East still unfolding, those in comms have an important role to play.

The force aims to boost community trust and confidence across London with new frontline comms roles.

Having announced his departure from the Home Office last month, Robert Hall is taking on a unique role.

Lauren Easton becomes chief communications officer and will lead on all aspects of the not–for–profit news agency's reputation and brand integrity.

In.Comms talks to the CIPR, the BRC and the BBPA to find out how they balance the needs of a diverse membership base.

The latest instalment of the annual Power Book survey has revealed what in-house professionals think will happen to the number of areas under their responsibility in 2026.

The newly created role at the Foundling Museum brings together its comms and philanthropy teams.

The banking and finance industry trade body has reinforced its comms team with a new senior appointment.

The latest annual Power Book survey asked in-house comms professionals whether they expect to have additional headcount this year.

Turnover rate is down but UK corporate affairs leaders change jobs more frequently than their counterparts in Europe and the US.

The media giant’s comms exec is set to leave after four years.

Energy provider Ovo has revealed its new director of communications, following the news that Alex Doorey is set to join Marks & Spencer in March.

The conduct of IOC president Kirsty Coventry during the final daily press conference of the Winter Olympics has prompted a furious response from comms professionals.

An experienced fundraiser with more than 20 years experience has been recruited to a newly created comms and fundraising role.

The latest instalment of the annual Power Book survey asks in-house professionals their thoughts on how agency budgets will change this year.

Public affairs specialist brought in to boost comms function.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations has boosted its comms team with a senior hire from the academic sector.

The British heritage car brand owned by the German Volkswagen Group has replaced its outgoing comms chief.

Companies seem less willing to speak out on the issues of the day than they once were but, as a panel of experts discussed, sometimes it is in the better interests of employees to do so.

UK AI startup Wayve has recruited an internal comms lead to ensure ‘clear, effective, and strategic communication’.

Hannah Wilkinson, formerly director of communications at Unicef UK, has taken on a new charity sector role.

With the growth of AI and LLMs complicating the fight against online untruths, industry experts got together to debate the crucial tipping point: when you should respond, and when it’s best to say nothing.

The independent regulator for nurses and midwives has brought in an experienced comms professional, who spent a decade leading internal comms at Serco.

A new report from leading women’s trade body Women in Public Affairs reveals that organisations need to do more to ensure maternity entitlements are clearly explained and easy to use.

Zack Polanski has drafted in a new advisor from a former party co-leader.

The FMCG giant has recruited an internal communications specialist from Sky.

Who’s in with a chance of winning big at this year’s awards?

Walker Books is focusing on integrated campaigns to promote the work of its authors.

An ex-tabloid reporter turned government comms professional is to join HM Treasury’s comms team.

A letter, reported the BBC, was sent to Co-op chair Debbie White claiming that various decisions by the company have been “poor, against advice, and carelessly communicated”.

The professional services firm has named a company veteran for the newly created role

The British retailer has recruited Alex Doorey to replace Victoria McKenzie-Gould, who stepped down last year.

Doyle, who became a peer in January, has been suspended from the Labour Party while it investigates the extent of his links with a sex offender.

RSM UK, a major audit, tax and consulting firm, has created a new role to boost its profile.

Robert Hall has accepted a role “outside of government”, creating an opening for a new comms director.

The ticket marketplace and distributor has appointed a former agency chief as a director

Tim Allan, executive director of communications at 10 Downing Street, the office of the UK Prime Minister, has stepped down from his role.

The job has been unfilled since the previous incumbent left last year.

An evaluation of the PR sector’s input to the UK economy is underway.

A marketing and comms manager has been elevated to director level.

New research has shed light on a significant retention risk, despite the challenging economy and weak jobs data.

New research has called into question how much teams are actually using AI in their day-to-day work.

With six months to go before the Commonwealth Games take place in Glasgow, the organisers have boosted their comms team.

Why standard corporate jargon is losing its lustre… and what internal comms experts are trying to banish from their vocabulary.

Businesses are being urged to adopt structured, values-based decision-making and engagement processes.

Concerns over the use of fake experts to promote companies in the media has prompted PR trade bodies to urge journalists to check the credentials of comms professionals.

In-house comms chiefs came together at the PRWeek Year Ahead event to discuss how AI is changing the way we should view legacy media.

Motor racing team Aston Martin Aramco F1 has named its new communications director, following chief comms officer Luke Skipper’s departure.

A senior editor has left journalism to move into an in-house comms role.

The chief executive of Music Support has turned to a former colleague to fill a senior comms role.

A communications professional taking part in the BBC's The Traitors has won the competition in a dramatic final episode broadcast on Friday (23rd January).

A war of words has erupted between Welsh politicians, who have clashed over the level of spending on comms, media, PR and marketing.

Kendal Sefton and Lucy Warren replace Elizabeth Tomlin, who remains with the organisation on the senior advisory committee.

The British car company has promoted from within to appoint a new sustainability and community communications manager.

Vicky Steadman and Zoe Kindler join the organisation to ‘strengthen’ its comms team.

An online discussion has reignited the debate around where the internal communications function should strategically sit within an organisation.

With the business world in a state of constant disruption, organisations must ‘rethink how they align people, strategy and action’, says new report.

The hotel giant has taken on a former Direct Line Group senior manager to handle its global external comms.

Senior comms figures came together at the PRWeek Year Ahead event to discuss the current nature of the relationship between in-house and agency teams.

The former director of comms and engagement at FirstGroup's bus division joins the ranks at Engie UK.

Many in-house teams will not risk hiring comms professionals from agencies.

Members are being asked for their views on the new definition, which follows a debate between PRCA chief Sarah Waddington and adland grandee Sir Martin Sorrell.

The petcare brand has appointed a new global external comms lead for purpose and sustainability.

The government’s communications operation has come under fire from the very minister who oversees its work.

The shipping trade association has recruited a former SEC Newgate accounts manager as its new public affairs manager.

Despite a rise in recent months, PR budgets are expected to fall in the year ahead.

Madeleine Porter will join the insurance company in a newly created role.

Ex-director of communications at the UK Chamber of Shipping joins the global trade association for shipowners and operators.

The holiday firm, which has six resorts in the UK and Ireland, has recruited a new manager for its comms team.

Reform has boosted its comms team with several new appointments.

Time is running out to enter this year’s In.Comms Corporate Affairs Awards, in partnership with PRWeek UK.

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has created a new senior comms role.

A new report from Cision has put a spotlight on the different ways agency and in-house PRs perceive their teams’ strengths and weaknesses.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has recruited Marks & Spencer’s director of corporate affairs, Victoria McKenzie-Gould, to lead its global corporate affairs function following its separation from Unilever.

The PRCA has left the platform and is urging the government to cease using it for official communications.

Guto Harri, who has held several high-profile in-house roles, has joined a global strategic comms and public affairs agency.

Tributes have been paid to Bieneosa Ebite, head of communications and government affairs, inclusion and diversity at GSK, who has died.

The UK arm of the brewing giant has appointed a corporate affairs director who previously held a senior sustainability role at the company.

A British PR professional has landed one of the biggest comms jobs in the music industry.

An experienced comms professional has landed the top job at the Magistrates’ Association.

The professional membership organisation, which represents 12k therapists, has hired a public affairs professional to a newly created senior role.

A senior comms professional has been picked for the top job at a youth charity.

Senior in-house comms figures have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list.

The pharma giant has made several senior additions to its in-house communications team in recent months.

Sarah Lee is tasked with leading Scotland’s comms profession through a period of industry transformation.

New guidance seeks to fill the gap left by traditional approaches to crisis communications.

Sorrelle Harper joins a raft of high-profile new hires at the smart meter provider.

The in-house comms community has shrugged off the suggestion that ‘PR is dead’, made by adland grandee Sir Martin Sorrell on Radio 4.

Email is seen as the most effective tool but research finds communicators want to invest more time or resources in intranets next year.

NatWest has hired a media relations lead for commercial and institutional banking.

UK-wide census data shows Scotland leading the way in gender equality at the director level.

A Labour grandee who heads up communications at the UK’s largest terrorism reinsurer has been nominated as a life peer.

‘Compliance campaigns’ were a factor in billions that were lost to fraud in Covid-19 support schemes having to be written off.

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has created a new senior comms role.

The prime minister’s former director of communications has hit out at the extent to which government sources are briefing the media.

A new report has revealed some of the biggest challenges facing internal comms teams, including inter-departmental collaboration.

A comms strategy is being developed to promote the work of the fledgling regulator which was established in September.

Data protection is about people and should not be treated as a tick-box exercise, according to the top comms person at the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Elon Musk’s controversial social media platform is being abandoned by a growing number of organisations.

PRCA census paints a picture of an ambitious sector embracing strategy planning and measurement, while simultaneously struggling to make progress on DEI.

The ECB has taken on a new comms director to help grow cricket’s reach and relevance.

The Electoral Commission has made a senior hire to help it develop its digital comms.

Lindsay Landi is set to step down as head of PR and communications to take up a new in-house comms role at Good Energy.

A stellar lineup of judges will be making the big decisions for this year's awards.

The very effectiveness of the Government’s ‘stay at home’ messaging created problems of its own, according to a major report into the UK’s pandemic response.

The financial services giant is boosting internal communications at its asset management arm.

James Crampton takes his 25 years’ experience from Heineken UK to Vietnam.

Jordan McKibben will represent the public affairs team within steering committees and work to develop patient comms and advocacy at Gilead Sciences.