Dr Anna Kotova, Associate Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Exeter, argues that the smoking ban could lead to fights, rioting, and higher levels of prison suicide.

The responsible finance industry works to promote prosperity and address inequality by empowering people to take control of their financial futures. We help people start businesses, create good jobs, enable families on low incomes to save; these are all outcomes that contribute to strong and diverse industries and an inclusive and resilient economy.

The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the UK. Our role is to set, uphold and advance ethical, educational and clinical veterinary standards, so as to enhance society through improved animal health and welfare. 

The CIOB is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.  We have a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society, and we’ve been doing that since 1834.

The Conservatives may use their manifesto to pledge the implementation of a care cap in the next parliament, says Dods Monitoring Consultant, Daniel Laing.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling assesses evidence of gambling related crime and calls for this to be properly taken into account when DCMS decides on stake reduction measures for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) after the general election.

Technology is evolving at an amazing pace. There is a need to act quickly if we are to reap the benefits of this unique opportunity to design out risk and design in health and safety, advises Louise Ward of the British Safety Council.

Labour will pay for the £162m policy by increasing the rate of Insurance Premium Tax to 20% for private healthcare insurance products, says Labour's Shadow Minister for the Community, Julie Cooper.

Former Lib Dem Director of Campaigns Lord Rennard assesses the local election results last week and looks at the likelihood of a Liberal Democrat revival in the party's former heartlands.

In 2017 our system of justice has become fragile, warns the Bar Council manifesto. The next Government must ensure we support and strengthen its core values or risk our democratic way of life.

Bidding has started to find a new home for the European Medical Agency (EMA) which employs 900 people at its London HQ, says Dods Monitoring Consultant, Bruce Reilly.

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.​

The Bar Council represents barristers in England and Wales. It promotes the Bar's high quality specialist advocacy and advisory services, fair access to justice for all, the highest standards of ethics, equality and diversity across the profession, and the development of business opportunities for barristers at home and abroad.

As experts in business, we offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. Our aim is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning political parties against standing in the way of the UK’s millions of self-employed strivers with post-election tax hikes, including National Insurance.

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are, with more than 20,500 volunteers and 4,000 staff in the UK. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, disasters and individual emergencies.

A new report from the British Veterinary Association shows how important the UK veterinary workforce will be to ensuring the future of post-Brexit animal welfare.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about the bookmaking sector and concerns over whistle-blowers and the new horseracing levy.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry representing thousands of firms in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Policy Connect publishes its Carbon Monoxide Safety Manifesto for the General Election 2017. Produced by the organisation’s Energy Safety Team, and comprising the expertise of five different independent groups, our groups consist of cross-party parliamentarians and cross-sectoral industry experts.

Policy Connect publishes its Manufacturing, Design & Innovation Manifesto for the General Election 2017. Produced by the organisation's Manufacturing, Design & Innovation Team, and comprising the expertise of five different independent policy research groups, our groups consist of cross-party parliamentarians and cross-sectoral industry experts.

Policy Connect publishes its Education & Skills Manifesto for the General Election 2017. Produced by the organisation's Education & Skills team, and comprising the expertise of five different independent policy research groups, our groups consist of cross-party parliamentarians and cross-sectoral industry experts.

Policy Connect publishes its Sustainability Manifesto for the General Election 2017. Produced by the organisation's Sustainability Team, and comprising the expertise of five different independent groups, our groups consist of cross-party parliamentarians and cross-sectoral industry experts.

Policy Connect publishes its Chronic Pain Manifesto for the General Election 2017. Produced by the organisation's Pain and Health Team, and compromising the expertise of different independent industry figureheads, our group consists of cross-party parliamentarians and cross-sectoral industry experts.