Good quality, accessible childcare has a massive impact on family life. Now is the time for the Government to realise its potential, says Save the Children.

Dogs Trust’s latest investigation into the illegal puppy trade reveals continued abuse of pet travel legislation.

Addressing the National Federation of Builders (NFB) annual conference, Peter Aldous MP said abuse of retentions has a “negative knock on domino impact on which cascades right through the construction industry”.

The Head of Virtual Drug Discovery at the Medicines Discovery Catapult writes about the UK’s industrial private sector drug discovery capabilities: "The UK is well positioned to take advantage of, and develop new markets for, the provision of virtual drug discovery services, connected through its experts and service providers".

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

As 2018 comes to a close, the conversation surrounding mental health and wellbeing across the UK, particularly within construction, has begun to take shape.

We’re facing rising seas and soaring temperatures. Parliament needs the teeth to make ministers act, says Green MP Caroline Lucas.

Mims Davies MP has again shown her heartfelt support for a leading cardiac charity and its ongoing vision to prevent sudden deaths in young people.

The Shadow Home Secretary writes that "If this deal is not stopped, we will crash out without the important protections we need in security, justice, police and freedom".

Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Sir Ed Davey writes in anticipation of the Government’s Immigration White Paper. He calls for a lifting of the ban on asylum seekers working while their cases are considered and “a more accountable Border Force and using better technology to prevent people from entering the country illegally”.

Cancer can take a huge emotional toll on patients and the stress and turmoil it has on them can drastically affect their mental health for many years after survival. Mark Tami MP says that Government must do a lot more to ensure they actually receive the right psychological support.

The UK government must use our voice and our global clout to say clearly that declarations and summits are not enough, says Lord McConnell.

Labour MP Ruth Cadbury marks Road Safety Week by calling for the legal definitions of ‘careless’ and ‘dangerous’ driving to be reviewed.

Ben Houchen, Conservative Mayor of the Tees Valley writes about the potential of hydrogen powered trains which he says can help our railways become cleaner, greener and more reliable.

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

SNP MP Patrick Grady writes ahead of his House of Commons Adjournment debate on UK entry visas.

The Liberal Democrat Lords Digital Spokesperson writes ahead of a debate today following the Select Committee report: 'Artificial Intelligence AI in the UK: ready, willing and able?'

Labour Peer Baroness Massey calls for increased access to breast cushions to help women avoid discomfort and pain during mammograms

There is a crisis in our world’s classrooms: more basic than the availability of teachers or books, with massive impact on children’s health, attendance and ability to learn, says Tim Wainwright, Chief Executive, WaterAid.

From diagnosis to recovery, blood cancer is different to other types of cancer. Chair of the Blood Cancer APPG Henry Smith says it is vital that the wider medical profession understand these difference. 

As NHS England develops their ‘quality of life metric’ for cancer patients, AbbVie’s Pete Williams says it is essential to ensure the unique experience of blood cancer patients is taken into account.

Lucozade Ribena Suntory's Michelle Norman writes ahead of the launch of the ‘Love Your Forest Impact Report’ which will take place today in parliament from 4-6pm in the Thames Pavilion Room.

Liberal Democrat Brexit Spokesperson Tom Brake has written to every ‘Remain’ MP on the back of the proposed deal this week. It is a call to arms to think of their constituents, and vote to give the people the final say on the deal.

Scottish Conservative MP Stephen Kerr writes following his House of Commons Adjournment debate on Community Broadband.