EU reverses delay to deforestation regulation

The European Commission has announced a U-turn on its proposal last month to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Good Housekeeping UK announces first ever TV campaign to promote its Christmas issue
Good Housekeeping UK’s £1m above-the-line investment launches after successful multi-channel performance for the brand in 2025.
Next Gen Awards 2025: in conversation with Laurence Mozafari
On Wednesday 15 October, the PPA celebrated the incredible achievements of the Next Gen Award winners in Shoreditch. These awards champion the most exciting rising starts in the UK, working in trusted editorial brands across a diverse range of talents and backgrounds.
The Competition and Markets Authority rules Google has substantial market power
Under new digital competition powers, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that Google’s search and advertising services have “Strategic Market Status.”
Time Out Media announces new CEO

Time Out Media has announced that Rob Biagioni has been appointed CEO. Based in London, and reporting to Time Out Group CEO, Chris Ohlund, Biagioni will lead the Time Out Media business globally.
Western Business Media acquires Women in Fire Safety Awards
Western Business Media has purchased the Women in Fire Safety Awards as it continues to grow its Fire Safety Matters portfolio.
Good Housekeeping UK unveils test kitchens and broadcast studio to bolster video-first recipe strategy
The three state-of-the art test kitchens and a broadcast studio kitchen are located at the House of Hearst headquarters in Leicester Square, London.
MOJO celebrates John Lennon with cover-mounted collector’s CD of unreleased tracks

Bauer Media’s MOJO is celebrating John Lennon, on what would have been his 85th birthday, with an exclusive cover-mounted CD featuring previously unreleased tracks from the new John Lennon and Yoko Ono box set.
Next month: Flashes & Flames and MediaVoices AI Forum

The PPA is partnering with Flashes & Flames and Media Voices at their AI Forum, a one-day event on Tuesday 25 November at Stationers’ Hall, London.
Latest updates from PPA steering groups

From digital product strategies and AI, net zero pathways, and diversity and inclusion, our steering groups leave no stone unturned and allow us to be accountable for driving progress on key issues. Read the most recent updates from some of the groups below.
Stylist launches The Village – a new digital magazine for mums

The launch issue, in partnership with Next Kids, is designed to support and empower women as they navigate the evolving identities of being both women and mothers.
Atlas partners with former Bauer CEO to build a strategic growth consultancy for the sports sector

Atlas, the strategy consultancy specialising in subscription growth, announced the launch of a new sector specific consulting practice, Atlas Sports, in partnership with media veteran Chris Duncan.
Future announces new partnerships with digital creators
Future has introduced Collab, a new initiative aimed at bringing together the influence of today’s top digital creators with the trusted authority of Future’s media brands. This new programme highlights how publishers and the creator economy can work hand in hand to build authority, trust, and stronger audience engagement.
Haymarket Media Group acquires Marketing Week, Creative Review and Festival of Marketing

Purchase from Centaur Media plc strengthens Haymarket’s portfolio of global brands.
Trump’s state visit: UK signs tech deal

The UK and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a “Technology Prosperity Deal”.
EU confirms second delay to Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The European Union has announced a second postponement to the implementation of its anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR), extending the deadline by one year to the end of 2026.