The UK has been effective in translating AI research into new start-ups attracting both major investment and skilled workers from across the world. Combining this growth with a long-established expertise in drug discovery will maintain the UK’s position as leaders in these new and historical sectors, writes Medical Discovery Catapult. 

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

As Philip Hammond joked, the only part of the UK budget not ‘leaked’ yesterday was a move to eliminate business taxation rates on owners of public toilets, says Tim Wainwright, Chief Executive, WaterAid.

Extending tax changes will still stifle one of the UK’s most productive and dynamic sectors just when the economy needs it most, says IPSE.

Yesterday the Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his 2018 Budget claiming the “era of austerity is finally coming to an end”. Today, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) provides its reaction to the announcements affecting construction and the wider economy.

The Government’s promises on mental health are welcome, now it’s time for action, says Jeff Smith MP.

Professional services firm KPMG analyses the 2018 Budget. 

Forget the opinion polls, Philip Hammond still believes Jeremy Corbyn is poised for power.

Mind urge the Government to change their plans before the legislation is finalised, to create a safety net so that no-one sees their money stopped before or during the move to Universal Credit. 

The Campaign to Protect Rural England responds to the Budget and expresses disappointment at the Government’s support for large new road-building projects.

The Chancellor Philip Hammond has today taken positive steps to address the housing crisis and breathe new life back into our high streets, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar Council, sets out what he hopes to see ahead of the Budget announcement on 29 October.

MPs, peers and logistics professionals gathered for the Road Haulage Association's annual parliamentary reception to hear about the concerns facing the haulage sector namely Brexit and a driver shortage.

The fun of a firework display may be short-lived, but the traumatic effect on dogs can be long term, writes Dogs Trust. 

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling is calling for swift introduction of changes to stake levels for fixed odds betting terminals announced by the government in May. It states: "The implementation date must be no later than April 2019, and if that’s not announced in either the Budget or imminent legislation, then the government risks losing both a vote in the House of Commons and any moral high ground on gambling reform".

Hopefully the Government will reconsider their current path, and use the final stages of the Offensive Weapons Bill to introduce amendments to the legislation that will allow the Bill to have it’s intended effect, says Dods Monitoring's Alex Tiley.

Ahead of her Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons, Tracy Brabin writes about extending parental leave to freelancers and the self-employed.

The Executive Director of the Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association (MIMA), the industry trade body for non-combustible insulation, writes in advance of #Budget2018 calling for a national programme of improving energy efficiency in homes which would also have health and wellbeing benefits.

Health minister Jackie Doyle-Price says misconceptions about organ donation have "lead to unnecessary deaths".

Dods Monitoring's Mitchell Adams reviews the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London and global efforts to end poaching and the trade in illegal wildlife goods.

A new report by Insuring Women’s Futures shows women’s financial security is hampered by systemic challenges throughout life.

A new report into the LASPO Act reaches a bleak verdict, showing that it has failed to meet its aims and has created an unfair and inefficient justice system, says the Bar Council.

As we approach Brexit, the UK Government should make a very clear statement that it will continue to safeguard our rights and quickly introduce legislation to plug the gaps left by the decision to remove the protections offered by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, says David Isaac, EHRC Chair.