As the Government prepares to finally publish its triennial review of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) this month, Dods Political Consultant Ben Rayner outlines the options facing Ministers.

Labour MP Angela Smith and WWF CEO, Tanya Steele today opened a week-long installation in the Houses of Parliament calling for the environment to be at the heart of politics and the Brexit negotiations.

Writing exclusively for PoliticsHome to mark Anti-Slavery Day, International Development Secretary Priti Patel highlights how the UK has doubled its spending on trying to eradicate the barbarism of modern slavery. 

We need to recognise that some aspects of taxation are outdated and have not kept up with the changes that small businesses must contend with, says Derek Thomas MP.

The nuclear deal should not mean Iran gets a free pass on human rights and its destabilising activities in the region.

Abstention from gambling is key to recovery, and permanent abstention is the only viable practical long-term solution for guaranteed recovery, as it is with other addictions, says CFFG

Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth calls for a 21st Century public health service in which no child is left behind. 

The 1950s with its black and white televisions and teddy boys almost seem to belong to another world, yet pets sales are governed by legislation passed when Churchill and Attlee were still leading their respective parties.

RAeS President, Sir Stephen Dalton, explains why now is the right time to consider the impact of its outreach programmes and look to future collaboration with industry and Government to support growth in the next two decades. 

Steve Double argues that the establishment of a home-buyers ombudsman should be considered to bring fresh focus to the sector.

One of the key challenges for the NHS is achieving a safe and speedy discharge for older people who are no longer in need of acute care but who are unable to return home immediately, says Lord Dubs.

A survey of 29,000 NAHT members showed that seven out of ten expected their budgets to be untenable by 2019, says NAHT General Secretary Paul Whiteman.

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

Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer confronts the Government over stalled Brexit negotiations, calling ministers 'too weak and divided' to get a good deal for Britain. 

The boss of the world’s largest building society, Nationwide’s Joe Garner, has called on the financial services industry to adopt a more cooperative approach to leadership if the sector is to regain trust among the British public.

Today’s announcement recognises the need for improved energy efficiency above and beyond existing regulations and opens the market to lower energy bills for consumers, says Canetis.

Modern trade deals are too important to be done behind closed doors - and it's time for parliament to step up, says Helen Dennis of Fairtrade Foundation, and Sophie Hardefeldt of the Trade Justice Movement.

British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick urges the Government to add veterinary surgeons to the Shortage Occupation List.

The Rohingya people are suffering appalling persecution. International pressure has to be imposed on the Burmese military – and Aung San Suu Kyi – to halt these crimes, writes Baroness Kinnock.

The positive health effects of art are well documented. But much more can be done to incorporate this into our care system, writes Ed Vaizey MP.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling have made recommendations to ensure that children are not being tempted to gamble.

On the fringes, panellists were all very keen to emphasise the importance of skills, particularly within the context of the industrial strategy, says Dods political consultant Andrew McQuillan.

Zoe Abrams, Director of Communications at the British Red Cross, urges the Government to create an asylum system which is fair, humane, and which reaches quick decisions.

Baroness Royall argues that placing offenders on a Violent and Sexual Offenders Register could help identify and prevent the perpetrators of serial abuse and coercive control.