After a decade of Southeastern Highspeed rail, the service has become fundamental to Kent in powering the local economy, supporting jobs and shaping the community.

Launching their manifesto, Slimming World believes that this lack of consistency in how to tackle obesity has led to confusion among the public and health professionals.

For our General Election series, SNP's Ian Blackford writes that, the 12th December is "Scotland's chance to demand better, end austerity, escape Brexit and shut the Tory party out of Scotland."

Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

With the General Election campaign in full swing, Europe’s largest engineers’ body calls for the political parties to recognise and harness the importance of engineering and technology.

The next in our General Election series, co-leader of the Green Party Jonathan Bartley writes that, after a decade of dithering, it's time to face up to the ongoing climate and ecological emergency.

Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

The Bar Council represents more than 16,500 barristers in the UK. The Chair of the Bar Richard Atkins QC outlines their key asks for a new Government.

The first in our General Election series, Conservative Chairman James Cleverly writes that as the party of homeownership, the Conservatives are determined to help as many people onto the property ladder as possible. 

The narrative constructed around social care pledges will be vital to building political consensus and avoiding political pitfalls of the past, argues Daniel Laing.

Responsible Finance, the voice of the responsible finance industry, sets out their Manifesto for the 2019 General Election. 

The UK could yet be a big winner in this new space race, but whether or not this happens will depend on the political choices made today. If we don’t act, then the UK risks standing still as other nations make great leaps forward, says Graham Peters, Chair of UKspace.

Ensuring that our principles are respected in the investments we fund with our savings is one of the battles of our generation, writes Maria Busca. 

Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

60% of employers report recruitment of engineering and technical staff with the right skills is the biggest anticipated barrier to achieving businesses objectives over the next three years, according to the IET's skills report.

Baroness Chalker, Vice President of WaterAid, writes that all parties should head into this election considering how they will bring clean water, toilets and good hygiene to everyone everywhere by 2030.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is the single authoritative body for Emergency Medicine in the UK. They outline their key asks for the General Election Manifestos.

Labour’s Deputy Leader is leaving Parliament, but his legacy is here to stay, writes Dr James Noyes, former advisor on gambling policy to Labour's Tom Watson.

By providing hustings, the Church can play a central role in this election, says Nola Leach, Chief Executive of CARE.

Darren Caplan, Chief Executive and David Tonkin, Chairman of the RIA ask the political parties to consider RAIL 2050 as they develop transport policies in their manifestos, and to commit to delivering on the railway industry’s long-term agenda once the new Government is in place.

Research has revealed the Slimming World programme is successful in supporting patients who have type 2 diabetes to lose weight and manage their glucose control.

British Safety Council sets out its asks of the next government: maintain standards, protect workers and resource the regulator.

Top construction industry leaders have called on Government to act immediately to address how the sector – which is the largest contributor to UK carbon emissions – can help the UK to meet its 2050 Zero Carbon target.

The next government must set out an ambitious, joined-up strategy to deliver an improved digital infrastructure that guarantees a reliable online connection for everyone - whether they are at home, at work or on the move, says Anabel Hoult, CEO of Which?.