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

Liberal Democrat Spokespeople Ed Davey and Tom Brake are leading calls for the Government to ringfence the draft withdrawal agreement chapter on citizens' rights.

The manufacturers of formula milks in the UK have today committed to adhere to a new Code of Practice. 

"In Wales we can only look in envy at the Republic of Ireland where growth is projected to be 8% - it is clear our economic wellbeing is being damaged shackled to a sinking Westminster ship," says Plaid Cymru's Treasury Spokesperson Jonathan Edwards MP.

SNP MP Ronnie Cowan calls on former DCMS minister Tracey Crouch to join the APPG on FOBTs and use her knowledge to ensure it holds the government to account on this issue.

IKEA UK’s Javier Quiñones releases the company’s annual results, showing total UK sales of £1.965 billion – an increase of +5.9% and explains how IKEA is adapting to changing consumer behaviour.

There isn’t anyone in the Government whose job it is to champion disabled children and their families, says Scope's James Taylor .

Reforms to the law are required to protect victims from online and social media-based abuse, according to a new Report by the Law Commission for England and Wales.

Responding to the Budget announcement, the British Safety Council welcomed the Government’s commitment of £2bn annually to support NHS mental health services by 2023-24.

Scottish Labour MP Martin Whitfield writes on the topic of his Westminster Hall debate today: 'Effect on the timber industry of the UK leaving the EU'.

The Bank of England should grant Mary Seacole the honour of being the first woman of colour to appear on a British bank note, writes Wes Streeting MP.  

Ahead of her Westminster Hall debate today on hospice funding and the NHS pay award, Liz McInnes MP writes about the topic for PoliticsHome.

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.