As the UK government is urged by a cross party group of MPs to introduce new carbon reduction targets that will deliver net zero emissions by 2050, ETI chief engineer, Andrew Haslett discusses why it is important that the UK focuses on a balanced and blended approach to the low carbon technologies across the whole energy system to deliver a sustainable UK future.

Independent Age is urging the government to introduce a social care contribution aligned to a commitment to provide free personal care, in order to help improve social care for older people, now and in the future. 

Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron MP reflects on recent reports that over a dozen asylum seekers have been waiting for more than twenty years for a Home Office decision, during which they couldn’t work, earn or plan for the future.

BANT is concerned that the food industry is taking advantage of regulatory loopholes to reformulate their products, especially using glycemic Maltodextrin.

Our children are simply not getting the support they need to ensure an equal education to their hearing peers, says the Chair of the APPG on Deafness, Jim Fitzpatrick MP.

A liberalised, open and rules-based global trading system will bring home benefits for us all, says Minister of State for Trade Policy, George Hollingbery MP.

The next Labour government needs to focus all of its energy on solving the problems which are holding back the supply of new homes, says Emma Reynolds MP.

Ahead of his question in the House of Lords, the Bishop of St Albans writes about the increasing prevalence of gambling advertising, as reported in the Gambling Commission’s 'Review of online gambling'.

In FMB’s latest House Builders’ Survey, more SME house builders said that they expect skills shortages will be more of a constraint than access to finance over the next three years, says Brian Berry, Chief Executive, FMB.

We must be aware that thousands of ex-service personnel may be suffering alone with mental health problems and risks of increased violent behaviour, says Madeleine Moon MP.

Innovate UK's Deputy Executive Chair and Chief Business Officer Mike Biddle writes about how central R&D funding will address the four ‘grand challenges’ identified in the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy, namely: AI and the data-driven economy; clean growth; the future of mobility; and ageing society.

Rt Revd Rachel Treweek warns that although "there will always be some women for whom prison is the most appropriate place, it is simply illogical to subject thousands of women to the prison system."

Labour's Shadow Minister for Children and Families, Emma Lewell-Buck, writes ahead of her parliamentary debate on funeral poverty and argues 'no one should ever have to endure the agony of worrying about funeral costs at the same time as grieving'.

Out of the torrent of bad legislation introduced by the Tories, for sheer nastiness, coupled with spectacular incompetence, the Welfare Reform Act 2012, also supported by the coalition Lib Dems, takes the prize, says Hugh Gaffney MP. 

It’s not for nothing that blood cancer is often referred to as the hidden cancer. It doesn’t have anything like the public profile of prostate cancer or breast cancer, despite killing more people every year, says Gemma Peters, CEO, Bloodwise.

Digital technology charity, Good Things Foundation, publishes a new report 'Bridging the Digital Divide' and launches a campaign to equip 100% of UK citizens with digital skills by 2028. The benefits and cost savings will see the UK reaping rewards of £15 for every £1 spent.

Labour frontbench peer Lord Hunt writes about his parliamentary question on 'Ensuring that all former Ministers seek advice from the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments before taking up appointments within two years of leaving ministerial office'. 

There are warning signs that point to a growing mental health crisis for young people in particular, yet the Government’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health Green Paper this year did little to address these specific needs, says Paula Sherriff MP.

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

Veterans Aid’s New Belvedere House project shows the difference that investment can make in providing bespoke care to those who need it, says Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

Baroness Massey writes for PoliticsHome on better ways to protect vulnerable people in our mental health support system.

This week saw a series of coordinated operations by police and Border Force officers, together with their US counterparts, at a number of UK transport hubs to stop FGM offences. Minister for Crime, Safeguarding and Vulnerability Victoria Atkins says this is just one of many steps needed to eradicate the practice. 

ETI Smart Systems and Heat programme manager, Rebecca Sweeney explains why the adoption of alternative domestic heating requires the UK to rethink its consumer proposition to deliver low carbon solutions that people really want.

Holly Firmin writes about the importance of volunteering and reflects on the 15 volunteers from CCEP who attended the recent Special Olympics in Stirling, supporting the 1,400 athletes who took part.