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Compulsory microchipping of dogs is not enough

Compulsory microchipping of dogs is not enough

The Blue Cross explains "microchipping alone will not help to protect the public from dog attacks".

Thursday 9th February 2012
English beef and sheep farmers leading the way to emissions reductions

English beef and sheep farmers leading the way to emissions reductions

Chris Lloyd, EBLEX industry development manager, discusses ways in which a low carbon footprint on beef and sheep farms can be achieved.

Thursday 9th February 2012
'Early intervention will prevent ongoing damage to children'

'Early intervention will prevent ongoing damage to children'

As a former social worker and assistant director for children's services, chair of the APPG on child protection, Meg Munn MP, talks about the findings in Action for Children's 'Child Neglect in 2011: An annual review'.

Wednesday 8th February 2012
Time for 'blue skies thinking' on apprenticeships

Time for 'blue skies thinking' on apprenticeships

John Andrews, chief executive of the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers, outlines ways in which apprenticeships can become more innovative.

Wednesday 8th February 2012
Apprenticeships create a 'win-win situation'

Apprenticeships create a 'win-win situation'

To mark National Apprenticeship Week Petra Wilton, director of policy and research for the Chartered Management Institute, offers her insight into the benefit of management apprenticeships for employers, the economy and the apprentice themselves.

Wednesday 8th February 2012
Can we learn from the past and hedge against risk?

Can we learn from the past and hedge against risk?

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has published the first of a series of seven reports to mark 100 years since it received its Royal Charter.

Tuesday 7th February 2012
'Glimmer of hope' for UK economy

'Glimmer of hope' for UK economy

January consumer spending figures have provided a "glimmer of hope" for the economy as UK household spending registered a 0.4 per cent rise. The underlying trend of growth does, however, remain subdued.

Tuesday 7th February 2012
'My grandchildren know more about the internet than I do!'

'My grandchildren know more about the internet than I do!'

We talk to Alun Michael MP, host of today's discussion in Portcullis House to mark Safer Internet Day 2012.

Tuesday 7th February 2012
Learning whilst you earn: The advantages of an apprenticeship

Learning whilst you earn: The advantages of an apprenticeship

On the first day of National Apprenticeship Week, Tom Simcock outlines the benefits of the Calor Gas apprenticeship scheme, of which he is a recent graduate.

Monday 6th February 2012
Safer Internet Day marks its ninth year

Safer Internet Day marks its ninth year

February 7th sees the ninth consecutive Safer Internet Day (SID) – Will Gardner, chief executive of Childnet International, outlines the key themes and activity that will be happening on the day.

Monday 6th February 2012
National apprenticeship for the legal sector set to benefit UK economy

National apprenticeship for the legal sector set to benefit UK economy

A new apprenticeship framework for the legal sector promises to create huge potential, says Charles Welsh, key account manager for legal services at Skills for Justice.

Monday 6th February 2012
The February Moment: planting trees to celebrate the Jubilee

The February Moment: planting trees to celebrate the Jubilee

The Woodland Trust has urged parliamentarians to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by supporting the Trust's year-long tree planting campaign.

Monday 6th February 2012
Vets call on public to respond to DEFRA consultation

Vets call on public to respond to DEFRA consultation

Dr Jerry Davies, the president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, discusses the proposed changes to the College's disciplinary process and how the public and parliamentarians alike can make their views known.

Thursday 2nd February 2012
Spelman: Consumers are key to environmental progress

Spelman: Consumers are key to environmental progress

Environment secretary Caroline Spelman has congratulated the retail sector for its ambitious environmental progress, but has said that reducing consumer impact will be a key demand for the sector moving forward.

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Time to reflect on benefits of Welfare Bill amendments

Time to reflect on benefits of Welfare Bill amendments

The return of the Welfare Reform Bill to the House of Commons offers an opportunity to reflect on what this legislation could mean for the thousands of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in England, says Jackie McCluskey, director of policy and communications at Homeless Link.

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Reinforcing the nation's transmission networks

Reinforcing the nation's transmission networks

Professor Mike Sterling of the Institution of Engineering and Technology outlines the need for installing new high voltage transmission circuits, following a parliamentary report launch on the need for reinforcement of the current network.

Wednesday 1st February 2012
August riots and the case for early intervention

August riots and the case for early intervention

Gracia McGrath OBE, chief executive of early intervention charity Chance UK, says rather than concentrating on the causes of the public disorder in August - we need to looks for solutions.

Tuesday 31st January 2012
Retail leading the way towards sustainability

Retail leading the way towards sustainability

'In difficult trading conditions, why would retailers invest in sustainability?' asks Bob Gordon, environment policy adviser at the British Retail Consortium.

Tuesday 31st January 2012
Government 'unduly targeting police officers'

Government 'unduly targeting police officers'

Paul McKeever, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, responds to the decision by the home secretary to implement the Police Arbitration Tribunal decision in full.

Monday 30th January 2012
On an environmental front, 'government can always do more'

On an environmental front, 'government can always do more'

We interview Mark Spencer MP, ahead of tomorrow's launch of the British Retail Consortium's (BRC) environmental progress report, 'A Better Retailing Climate'

Monday 30th January 2012
Government's welfare reforms will leave 'unmanageable consequences'

Government's welfare reforms will leave 'unmanageable consequences'

'We are not against welfare reform in principle,' says Brian Johnson, chief executive of Moat, 'our concern is about how the reforms are applied in practice.'

Monday 30th January 2012
'Care in Crisis'

'Care in Crisis'

Age UK's new report highlights a £500m funding gap in adult social care.

Monday 30th January 2012
'Further education is the engine of the economy'

'Further education is the engine of the economy'

The price of not investing in skills and education is too high says Toni Fazaeli, chief executive of the Institute for Learning.

Friday 27th January 2012
'Too little consideration' given to mobile technology in policing.

'Too little consideration' given to mobile technology in policing.

The latest National Audit Office (NAO) report examines mobile technology in policing and has criticised the programme for failing to deliver value for money.

Friday 27th January 2012
Making the Green Deal work for all businesses

Making the Green Deal work for all businesses

There is a genuine and understandable fear from many SMEs that the Green Deal will exclude them and be just for the large corporate companies, says Nigel Rees, chief executive of the Glass and Glazing Federation.

Thursday 26th January 2012
Will the Green Deal live up to the hype?

Will the Green Deal live up to the hype?

The Green Deal is no quick fix for the current ills of the construction industry, says Duncan King, technical officer at the Construction Products Association.

Thursday 26th January 2012
End of an era for Post Office

End of an era for Post Office

Billy Hayes of the Communication Workers Union has claimed that today's Post Office announcement "paves the way" for the end of the service.

Tuesday 24th January 2012
Poverty in later life 'remains an issue'

Poverty in later life 'remains an issue'

Age UK's new report on poverty shows that 4.5 million of people over 60 can only afford the basics.

Tuesday 24th January 2012
'1.5 million children in the UK experiencing neglect'

'1.5 million children in the UK experiencing neglect'

Action for Children is holding the Parliamentary launch of a major review of child neglect in the UK.

Tuesday 24th January 2012
Nothing new…

Nothing new…

Today's benefits cap impact assessment only highlights what those of us in the housing sector already knew, writes Brian Johnson, chief executive of housing association, Moat.

Monday 23rd January 2012
Cameron announces strategy for new businesses

Cameron announces strategy for new businesses

Business leaders have welcomed a new initiative from the Prime Minister aimed at inspiring people to start or grow their own businesses.

Monday 23rd January 2012
Charities call for plain packaging of tobacco products

Charities call for plain packaging of tobacco products

At the parliamentary launch of the campaign for plain packaging of tobacco products, charities Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), and the British Heart Foundation urged Britain to follow Australia's initiative and replace marketing on tobacco packaging with standardised plain packets.

Thursday 19th January 2012
Cable: 'my heart is in strong local government'

Cable: 'my heart is in strong local government'

The business secretary, Vince Cable, has emphasised the important role local authorities have to play in promoting economic growth.

Monday 16th January 2012
Using technology to tackle extremism

Using technology to tackle extremism

We talk to Fiyaz Mughal, founder and director of Faith Matters, about how the charity is seeking to tackle extremism in Pakistan through the use of SMS technology.

Monday 16th January 2012
Pickles calls for 'strong local leadership'

Pickles calls for 'strong local leadership'

The communities secretary has urged local authorities to create "the right environment" to ensure Britain becomes the number one place in the world for entrepreneurs and investors.

Monday 16th January 2012
Pickles and Cable to address local government summit

Pickles and Cable to address local government summit

A local government summit in Westminster is to feature keynote addresses from Eric Pickles MP and Dr Vince Cable MP, focusing on the coalition government and local growth.

Friday 13th January 2012
Consumers increasingly 'cautious' over spending

Consumers increasingly 'cautious' over spending

Subdued consumer spending over the Christmas period has led to concerns that the nation may be "sliding back into recession", new data released today has shown.

Monday 9th January 2012
New heart campaign to make CPR 'hard and fast'

New heart campaign to make CPR 'hard and fast'

A new advertising campaign by the British Heart Foundation is urging the public to forget about "mouth-to-mouth" and to concentrate on chest compressions when performing CPR.

Wednesday 4th January 2012
Neglect robs children of the childhood they deserve

Neglect robs children of the childhood they deserve

As the government develops its response to Munro's review of the child protection system, helping neglected children should be a top priority in 2012, says Action for Children.

Monday 2nd January 2012
2012 will see impact of cuts on the disabled

2012 will see impact of cuts on the disabled

As we enter 2012 we can expect to begin to see the true extent to which reforms are starting to affect the fragile finances of disabled people, says Lucinda Roberts, parliamentary manager at Scope.

Monday 2nd January 2012
2012 – the year of the Green Deal

2012 – the year of the Green Deal

It's been a difficult 2011 for the glazing sector, but the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has remained positive and proactive on many fronts, none more so than in the political arena.

Sunday 1st January 2012
Change the rules for energy tariffs in 2012

Change the rules for energy tariffs in 2012

The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers argue that the government's stance on energy tariffs is "completely at odds" with the need to conserve energy for the climate-change agenda.

Saturday 31st December 2011
2011: The year of the government conversion

2011: The year of the government conversion

The last year has witnessed a transformation in the government's approach to manufacturing, says the Confederation of Paper Industries.

Friday 30th December 2011
A century of promoting shared Commonwealth values

A century of promoting shared Commonwealth values

2011 has seen the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association celebrate its centenary, but it continues to look to the future and its goal of promoting the shared values of its member nations, says Rt Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst MP, chair of the CPA UK branch.

Thursday 29th December 2011
No real hope of recovery in 2012

No real hope of recovery in 2012

Following a bleak 2011, the forthcoming year does not appear to provide any signs of an economic revival, says Roger Jeary of Unite the union.

Wednesday 28th December 2011
England's new public health services

England's new public health services

David Kidney, head of policy at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, outlines why the Institute supports the government's public health plans, but remain concerned that crucial information has yet to be released.

Tuesday 27th December 2011
2011 - the year of forests?

2011 - the year of forests?

With the furore over the proposed sale of the public forest estate and the government's proposals for planning reform receiving a backlash from environmental groups, 2011 has been a busy year for the Woodland Trust.

Monday 26th December 2011
2011 - the year of levies

2011 - the year of levies

2011 has been a tough year for the retail sector, writes Jane Bevis, director of public affairs at the British Retail Consortium.

Saturday 24th December 2011
Chancellor ignores critically needed airport expansion

Chancellor ignores critically needed airport expansion

We need a firm decision on airport expansion, not another year of consultation, urges Simon Buck, chief executive of the British Air Transport Association.

Friday 23rd December 2011
Safeguarding, under the media spotlight in 2011

Safeguarding, under the media spotlight in 2011

The last 12 months have proved to be another busy and challenging time for the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Friday 23rd December 2011
Professional bodies act in the public interest

Professional bodies act in the public interest

As a member of the Professional Bodies Dialogue, the Chartered Insurance Institute is seeking to improve awareness of the work of professional bodies, says public affairs manager, Daniel Pedley.

Thursday 22nd December 2011
2011, a year of change for the housing sector

2011, a year of change for the housing sector

Although we in the housing sector all expected change in 2011, few predicted the extent and pace of it throughout the year, writes Brian Johnson, chief executive of Moat.

Wednesday 21st December 2011
Planning reforms- 'a threat to the countryside'

Planning reforms- 'a threat to the countryside'

The Campaign to Protect Rural England today welcomed the call by a cross-party committee of MPs for 'significant changes' to improve the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Wednesday 21st December 2011
UK rated 5th most charitable

UK rated 5th most charitable

Britain has been rated the world's fifth most charitable nation in a new survey that found people across the globe are becoming more likely to perform good deeds.

Tuesday 20th December 2011
Buildings- 'the key to sustainable growth'

Buildings- 'the key to sustainable growth'

An innovative sustainable housing scheme developing energy-efficient homes across Europe has been praised in Parliament.

Thursday 15th December 2011
MPs urged to tackle animal welfare issues

MPs urged to tackle animal welfare issues

A parliamentary briefing has discussed the key issues affecting the veterinary profession, and outlined how politicians can support veterinarians in their work.

Thursday 15th December 2011
MPs back call for dog law reform

MPs back call for dog law reform

Dozens of MPs came out of the House of Commons this morning to show their support for the ever-widening campaign for new laws controlling dangerous dogs.

Wednesday 14th December 2011
Government committed to investment in transport

Government committed to investment in transport

The biggest rail investment programme since Victorian times demonstrates the government's commitment to investing in transport as a means of economic growth, the minister for transport has said.

Tuesday 13th December 2011
Promoting animal welfare to Parliament

Promoting animal welfare to Parliament

The British Veterinary Association will use its parliamentary briefing today to raise awareness amongst parliamentarians of bovine TB, dangerous dogs and antibiotic resistance, the Association's president, Carl Padgett, has said.

Tuesday 13th December 2011
Green Deal: A 'solid investment'

Green Deal: A 'solid investment'

In response to a PoliticsHome article from Greg Barker on the importance of the Green Deal, VELUX praises the government's "solid investment" in combating the UK's carbon emissions.

Monday 12th December 2011
Professional bodies 'not about self-interest'

Professional bodies 'not about self-interest'

Although nearly three-quarters of parliamentarians have a coherent understanding of the work of professional bodies, more needs to be done to change misconceptions of their roles and responsibilities, a parliamentary roundtable has heard.

Friday 9th December 2011
Retailers brace for

Retailers brace for "toughest Christmas" for many years

A consumer spending study released today demonstrates that expenditure in November fell when compared to figures for the previous month, leaving retailers hoping that pre-Christmas high street sales will ensure brighter data for December.

Thursday 8th December 2011
Manufacturers urge MPs to support UK industry

Manufacturers urge MPs to support UK industry

As the first year of the Dods UK Manufacturing Dialogue comes to a close, a cross-party selection of parliamentarians joined experts from the manufacturing industry last night to explore key issues affecting the sector and to launch the Manufacturing a Greater Britain report.

Wednesday 7th December 2011
An optimistic future for manufacturing

An optimistic future for manufacturing

Experts from British manufacturing have praised the "optimistic" outlook for the sector, but argue that more needs to be done to ensure parliamentarians understand the importance of manufacturing to the nation's economy.

Wednesday 7th December 2011
Millennium Development Goals: 'It's in your hands'

Millennium Development Goals: 'It's in your hands'

Annie Lennox, the musician and international campaigner, has joined with the Speaker of the House of Commons and parliamentarians from across the globe to pledge support for the Millennium Development Goals.

Monday 5th December 2011

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