b. the communications agency has announced the shortlist of its pro-bono applications. Together with the help of the agency's Diversity Board, it has chosen the five brands to be shortlisted:

• Saffiyyah Paul, sustainable womenswear for the modern woman with unique designs and bespoke, made-to-order items. 
• LIHA Beauty is inspired by natural African roots and quintessential British attitude. LIHA creates natural and organic skincare. 
• We Are KIN, is an emerging sustainable label focused on creating an understated sense of sartorial refinement. 
• The Curly Connect aims to declutter every curly girl and boy's bathroom cabinets by providing multi-purpose products that make hair care easy. 
• Half Baked London, beachwear is created in East London and made in the UK using the softest, lightweight quality Italian fabric with UV protection.

The judges to help choose the winner will include Dr Ateh Jewel, Sophie Blowfield, and Simone Powderly.