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UK risks becoming an ‘incubator economy’ if we don’t take action to support our tech companies to scale up
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report 'AI and creative technology scaleups: less talk, more action'.
03 February 2025
Corporate profit shifting discussed in the Lords
Members debate tax implications of companies shifting to low and zero-tax jurisdictions. Catch up
31 January 2025
What's on in the Lords 27-30 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week
31 January 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss levels of rape prosecution, copyright and artificial intelligence, the Office for Students' 2025-2030 strategy, and glorification of terrorism in four short debates. Catch up
31 January 2025
Case for a youth mobility scheme with European countries discussed by Lords
Members consider a youth mobility scheme between the UK and the EU. Catch up
31 January 2025
Lords debates Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Members discuss draft law to introduce new multiplier standards and remove relief rates from charitable private schools. Catch up
30 January 2025
Baroness Hazarika: Lord Speaker's Corner
From politics to comedy to campaigning against anti-social behaviour, broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner.
30 January 2025
Lords asks government to think again on Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members vote on data commissioner performance reviews and creation of 'data dictionary' as report stage concludes. Catch up
29 January 2025
Economic growth up for Lords debate
Members debate criteria for financial improvement for the UK. Catch up
24 January 2025
Free schools and academies focus of Lords debate
Members of the House debate merits of free schools. Catch up
24 January 2025
How vulnerable is the UK to undersea cable attacks?
MPs and Lords will examine threats to undersea cables in a new inquiry launched today by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS).
24 January 2025
Review of the Code of Conduct and Guide to the Code
Conduct Committee publishes report on the Code of Conduct and Guide to the Code of Conduct review
23 January 2025
40 years of broadcasting from the House of Lords
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of TV cameras broadcasting from the House of Lords chamber. Proceedings were televised on BBC1 and BBC2 for the first time on 23 January 1985 and footage is now available to watch online on the House of Lords YouTube channel
23 January 2025
Lords completes checks on Great British Energy Bill
Members consider changes to draft law as committee stage concludes. Catch up
23 January 2025
What's on in the Lords 20-23 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
22 January 2025