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UK Parliament

This section only shows news back to September 2018 (with the exception of some Committee news). To view news prior to this, please visit the news section of the UK Parliament web archive.

News from UK Parliament

Latest news from Parliament, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Committees.

Latest news

The latest news from across UK Parliament.

Delivering 1.5m new homes and investing in public infrastructure - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence for land value capture inquiry

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at land value capture policies.

A busy House of Lords chamber

House of Lords recalled to scrutinise steel industry bill

The House of Lords met on Saturday 12 April to consider future of British Steel

Quick fixes not enough to address policing lessons of summer 2024 disorder

The Home Affairs Committee, a cross-party committee of MPs, has published its report into the police response to the 2024 summer disorder.

The House of Commons Chamber viewed through the doors. The Speakers' green chair is in the centre of the image and green benches are on each side of the Chamber.

House of Commons recalled on Saturday 12 April

The House of Commons will sit on Saturday 12 April to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded

BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts

The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.

Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK

he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.

Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?

Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry

Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI

EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach

Inquiry launch: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 8 April 2025

Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 8 April 2025.

Parliamentary news

The latest Parliamentary news grouped by type of Parliamentary business.

Commons news

Delivering 1.5m new homes and investing in public infrastructure - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence for land value capture inquiry

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at land value capture policies.

The House of Commons Chamber viewed through the doors. The Speakers' green chair is in the centre of the image and green benches are on each side of the Chamber.

House of Commons recalled on Saturday 12 April

The House of Commons will sit on Saturday 12 April to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded

BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts

The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.

Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK

he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.

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Lords news

A busy House of Lords chamber

House of Lords recalled to scrutinise steel industry bill

The House of Lords met on Saturday 12 April to consider future of British Steel

Net zero affordability discussed in the Lords

Members debated potential costs of government 2050 emission target. Catch up

Lords debates economic policy impact on rural areas

Members considered effect of government financial and planning measures on farming and countryside communities. Catch up

House of Lords pauses for Easter recess

Catch up on a busy start to the year in the UK Parliament's second chamber

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Committee news

Delivering 1.5m new homes and investing in public infrastructure - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence for land value capture inquiry

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at land value capture policies.

BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts

The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.

Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK

he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.

Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?

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Bill news

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill: call for evidence

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill: call for evidence

Lords asks government to think again on Bus Services Bill

Members vote on local services, bus safety and violent behaviour as further scrutiny concludes. Catch up

Lords makes further checks to Mental Health Bill

Members of the House of Lords continue to make further checks to the Mental Health Bill at report stage. Catch up

Hereditary Peers Bill completes Lords committee stage

Members discuss changes on life peers, future composition and effectiveness of the House as line by line scrutiny concludes. Catch up

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Regional news

The latest Parliamentary news across the different UK regions.

England

Council finances in England - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence submissions

The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at whether the local government finance system in England is fit for purpose.

19 February 2025

A business plan for Britain: BTC reports on UK business priorities for growth

In the weeks running up to Christmas the newly reformed Business and Trade Committee undertook a unique national engagement programme.

13 February 2025

HCLG Committee presses Angela Rayner, Secretary of State, on the impact of housing benefits rates freeze, building safety, and English Devolution

Florence Eshalomi, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has written to Rt Hon Angela Rayner, Secretary of State, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), to raise concerns about the impact of the freezing of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates.

23 January 2025

Lords debates state of local government

Members discuss case for reinvigoration of local democracy. Catch up

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Scotland

Grangemouth: Committee to question Petroineos, INEOS and EY on Project Willow

The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine the future of the Grangemouth oil refinery as part of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition.

Lords scrutiny of Church of Scotland bill concludes

Consideration completed on draft law to allow Roman Catholics to be appointed as Church of Scotland Lord High Commissioners. Catch up

Scotland Secretary Ian Murray faces committee scrutiny

The Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP will be questioned by MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee on Tuesday 25 March at 14.30.

Chair comment: Project Willow

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Northern Ireland

MPs set out funding solutions to help solve Northern Ireland public service crisis

MPs are urging the UK Government to rethink both the levels and mechanisms for funding public services in Northern Ireland amid warnings of the impact the continuing state of crisis is having on people’s quality of life.

Lords Committee announces inquiry on Northern Ireland’s voice in context of Windsor Framework

Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee launches inquiry

Report: Proposal for a Draft Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2024

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 was introduced to address the legacy of the Troubles and promote reconciliation.

28 February 2025

New Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee established

New Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee appointed.

31 January 2025

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Wales

HMP Parc: Welsh Affairs Chair “deeply concerned” by “abusive” behaviour

The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee has written to the leadership of Parc prison, raising concerns about reports that prison officers sent messages joking about violence towards prisoners.

GIG: Pwyllgor yn gofyn am gynlluniau'r llywodraeth i atal oedi mewn gofal iechyd trawsffiniol

Mae'r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig wedi gofyn i Lywodraethau'r DU a Chymru am ragor o fanylion am eu cynlluniau i wella gofal iechyd trawsffiniol rhwng Cymru a Lloegr.

NHS: Committee asks for government plans to prevent cross-border healthcare delays

The Welsh Affairs Committee has asked the UK and Welsh Governments for more detail on their plans to improve cross-border healthcare between England and Wales.

Sut ddyfodol fydd hi i ffermwyr Cymru? Aelodau Seneddol yn lansio ymchwiliad newydd

Heddiw mae'r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig wedi lansio ymchwiliad i'r heriau a'r cyfleoedd sy’n wynebu’r diwydiant ffermio yng Nghymru.

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