The UK & Europe CEO of one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, reflects on falling UK productivity and how to address the decline.

Dame Carol Black advises how to create a wellbeing culture in the workplace in three new films produced by the British Safety Council.

Owen Smith MP writes for PoliticsHome, calling for an end to the prioritisation of commercial interests over patient safety in the regulation of medical devices.

Plaid Cymru's Jonathan Edwards writes ahead of today's key Brexit votes "The amendment I have tabled would, if passed, direct the British Government to negotiate into the Political Declaration a commitment to hold a referendum at the end of phase two negotiations on the UK-EU future relationship".

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for International Development writes to defend the 0.7% of GNI target enshrined into law during the Coalition government, and says she “will speak out against Conservative on-the-sly efforts to dismantle DFID or change the nature of our aid”.

The potential for serious incidents to occur at stadia remains high should such planning and implementation fall short, says David Parr, Director of Policy and Technical Services at the British Safety Council.

Former Defence minister Labour’s Kevan Jones writes that Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson’s vision may appeal to the selectorate of a future Tory leader, but is one that has little relevance to the challenges facing Britain and our allies.

Police Federation of England and Wales national survey results published today reveal the true extent of police officer demand, capacity and welfare following responses from more than 18,000 officers from the rank of constable to chief inspector.

Those of us who fear Brexit may lead to a weakening of the legal protection of citizens and repeal of the existing law need to be vigilant, says Tommy Sheppard MP.

It is vital to recognise that for disease related malnutrition, the goal is to minimise the impact, writes the British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA).

For every family who does not get the support they need, there is an unacceptable impact for parents and children alike, says Sir Vince Cable MP.

In Hft's Sector Pulse Check, research has revealed that providers said that if their financial situation did not improve, they were concerned that this could lead to a reduction in the quality of care for the people they support.

The Keogh Review stated that ‘dermal fillers are a crisis waiting to happen’, and with the numbers of complaints relating to these procedures increasing year on year, it appears we may be approaching that crisis, warns Conservative MP Alberto Costa.

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

Using novel methods based on a combination of social media platforms and validated self-assessment instruments, a study has recently been completed on 6,785 users of a milk with modified beta casein protein, of whom 5,535 were adults. The results have been encouraging and form the basis of a low-risk strategy for supporting and advising patients, writes Dr Martin Goldman. 

Education Select Committee Chair Robert Halfon writes about his Committee’s report ‘Tackling disadvantage in the early years’ which calls for additional support for the most disadvantaged children and to convert good intentions into good outcomes for all children.

Our children are being born into a world with a unique challenges that influence mental wellbeing, says Wera Hobhouse MP.

Jackie Doyle-Price MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Mental Health and Shadow Housing Secretary, John Healey MP, joined Mind at an event in Parliament this week to discuss the need for our housing system to deliver for people with mental health problems.

The SSE Energy Services Chief Commercial Officer writes following an announcement by Ofgem today: "The most sustainable way to keep bills in check is to help customers take control of their energy usage through the smart meter roll-out and by investing in making the UK’s housing stock more efficient".

IKEA UK’s Matt Maguire writes to make the opening of the company's 22nd UK store today in Greenwich, which has also been built to the highest sustainability rating.

With 50 days until the UK’s planned EU exit date, Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Vince Cable writes: “We stand ready to lead any realignment, which could deliver liberal values – market economics with an active state, a strong belief in local democracy, and a firm commitment to make Britain the world’s most educated nation”.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has written to Theresa May spelling out the changes she should make to secure the party's backing for her Brexit deal. Read the full letter here.

People in Stockton South might have voted to leave the EU, but when they send me down to Westminster every week, they want me to do everything I can to protect their jobs, says Paul Williams MP. 

The abiding mood in the country is ‘get on with it’ and patience on all sides is running out, says Nicky Morgan MP.