Hydrachem, a UK-based water and surface disinfection specialist warns that the surge in contaminated water incidents poses a grave threat to the food and farming sectors. Hydrachem reports a 29% increase in pollution incidents in England and Wales in 2024, with severe cases rising by 60%, jeopardising crop quality, livestock welfare, and the entire food supply chain. Continue reading
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A woman was recently fined £150 by a council for pouring coffee down a drain before getting on a bus. The fine has now been rescinded by Richmond council in London, but the incident has prompted many discussions about whether coffee discarded like this could cause environmental damage.
A significant partnership extension between the Public Interest Registry (PIR), which manages the .ORG domain, and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), Europe’s largest hotline dedicated to removing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from the internet. This expanded initiative, sponsored by PIR, aims to disrupt criminal organisations that operate commercial CSAM websites by leveraging domain registrars. Specifically, the programme will grant domain registrars free access to IWF’s Domain Alerts program to help them quickly identify and remove domains involved in the distribution of CSAM, thereby making it more difficult for criminals to establish “brands” online. Continue reading
This survey examines how organisations can increase productivity and engagement among U.S. office workers, concluding that intentionally designed hybrid work models are key to success. The findings emphasise that offering flexibility, personalisation, and choice in work environments, along with designing spaces for performance rather than rigid presence, is crucial for talent retention and satisfaction. Continue reading
New Marriott Bonvoy research concerning travel trends for the year 2026 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This extensive report, based on a survey of over 22,000 travellers, identifies several key developments, including the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in holiday planning, with half of all travellers now using it for research. Continue reading
Oct. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Chansa Mpundu, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Nkana, He disclosed that he and other MPs established a movement called “Ichabaiche” (The Movement for Good Governance), which aims to encourage young people to participate in governance. Continue reading
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help tech journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
the London Blockchain Conference 2025, which focused on digital trust, decentralised innovation, and smart governance. Key sessions highlighted how blockchain, AI, and Web3 are moving into practical applications across various sectors, including finance, public services, and conservation. Continue reading
The Info-Tech Research Group’s Tech Trends 2026 report identifies eight key trends shaping the future of Information Technology. This comprehensive annual research is based on a survey of over 700 IT decision-makers and outlines how organizations must transition from managing disruption to orchestrating resilience and exponential value creation. The report categorizes the trends into three themes: adapting to multipolar uncertainty, moving toward guided intelligent autonomy, and evolving to exponential IT. Continue reading
EasyStaff produced an exclusive data report about the rapid corporate adoption of stablecoins for payroll, noting a 6.8 times year-over-year growth in usage. This data highlights a significant shift away from traditional banking systems towards digital assets for international payments, including a 134% increase in the average corporate deposit size. Continue reading