Social isolation and chronic loneliness is impacting people’s health and public services, warns British Red Cross CEO Mike Adamson.

Labour MP and ex-NUS president Wes Streeting says party peers will fight a change to student loans repayments that is set to see graduates lose out.

Dods Monitoring's Rob Micklewright reviews the Nuclear Industry Association's annual conference with speeches from key stakeholders including the Energy Minister.

Coca-Cola European Partners has announced it is investing in Scottish operations as politicians visit the site.

In the first of a series of upcoming articles analysing the impact of Brexit on the Natural Environment, Dods Monitoring’s Environment Consultant Ben Rayner assesses if Brexit will provide a golden opportunity to revolutionise animal welfare.

Dr Alison Parker, a Lecturer in International Water and Sanitation at Cranfield University writes that the Nano Membrane Toilet is delivering on its promise.

Faversham and Mid Kent MP Helen Whately calls on the Government to introduce a new Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme [SAWS] after the previous one was abolished in 2013 or face seeing many British farmers going out of business.

Derek Webb, Founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, rounds off his review of the DCMS review into gaming machines.

The Charities Aid Foundation writes for PoliticsHome to encourage people to get involved with #GivingTuesday.

New research by Saga Health Insurance reveals that more than half of over 50s struggle to see their GP on the same day they fall ill, tempting one in four to self-diagnose using the internet.

Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott writes for PoliticsHome warning against the "plethora of draconian legislation" the Government is pushing through on immigration.

Ahead of her debate on the subject, Labour MP Carolyn Harris describes her own experience and calls for local authority fees to be dropped for children’s funerals.

The RSPCA's David Bowles responds to the EFRA Select Committee's recent report on domestic pets.

The Institution of Civil Engineers welcomes the Chancellor's support for social and economic infrastructure delivery in this week's Autumn Statement.

Eighty delegates attended a parliamentary reception to highlight the importance of rail freight the construction industry in Parliament on Wednesday. 

Responding to recently published figures on dementia deaths, CEO of Compassion in Dying, Sarah Wootton calls upon the Government to support advanced planning to ensure that people receive the end-of-life care that is right for them.

Older people charity, Independent Age, publishes a new report - Shining a light on care: helping people make better care home choices - which lists vital measures the Government must take to fix the UK's broken social care system. 

Warley MP John Spellar says the Labour party must challenge, not embrace, the rise of identity politics. 

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management has welcomed Chancellor Philip Hammond’s focus on productivity, innovation and infrastructure but argues climate change should have featured more.

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has warned of the effects of some of the policies announced in the Autumn Statement.

Former Chair of the House of Lords EU Energy & Environment Sub Committee writes following a debate this week on the Committee's recent report 'Responding to price volatility: creating a more resilient agricultural sector'.

Experts of the leading professional services firm, EY, give their take on the Autumn Statement. 

The EFL Trust has launched a new disability football project with £1 million funding from Wembley National Stadium Trust.

Unite the Union has commented on Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Statement.