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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.

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The latest news from across UK Parliament.

The Speaker's chair, a large green leather chair with a carved wooden canopy, is on the left of the image. Green House of Commons benches are on the right and carved wooden panelling is in the background.

Speaker's Steering Group on AI in Parliaments established

Speaker's Steering Group on AI in Parliaments established

Justice Committee to hear evidence on the day to day running of prisons

The Justice Committee will hear from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, the National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards and HM Chief Inspector of Prisons during the third evidence session of its inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending.

Coming up in the Commons 12-16 May

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 12-16 May

Women and Equalities Committee to hear evidence on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from academics, medical professionals and campaigners on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures during an evidence session in Parliament on Wednesday, 14 May.

What's on in the Lords 12-15 May

Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 12-15 May

What are the key principles of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill?

Draft law on the prevention of fraud against public authorities will be debated by the Lords. Find out more

Written evidence deadline extended for new towns inquiry

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has extended the written evidence deadline for the inquiry into new towns and expanded settlements.

Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry into Misogyny: the manosphere and online content

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is today (Friday, 9 May) launching a new inquiry into the manosphere and misogynistic online content.

Call for legal professionals to take part in rule of law inquiry

The Constitution Committee launches an expression of interest for legal professionals to take part in a series of private roundtables to discuss the rule of law.

Speaker leads parliamentarians in a week of VE-Day events

The launch of a new ‘Turning of the Page’ ceremony was one of many events led by the Speaker of the House of Commons to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day and the cessation of hostilities.

Parliamentary news

The latest Parliamentary news grouped by type of Parliamentary business.

Commons news

The Speaker's chair, a large green leather chair with a carved wooden canopy, is on the left of the image. Green House of Commons benches are on the right and carved wooden panelling is in the background.

Speaker's Steering Group on AI in Parliaments established

Speaker's Steering Group on AI in Parliaments established

Justice Committee to hear evidence on the day to day running of prisons

The Justice Committee will hear from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, the National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards and HM Chief Inspector of Prisons during the third evidence session of its inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending.

Women and Equalities Committee to hear evidence on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from academics, medical professionals and campaigners on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures during an evidence session in Parliament on Wednesday, 14 May.

Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry into Misogyny: the manosphere and online content

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is today (Friday, 9 May) launching a new inquiry into the manosphere and misogynistic online content.

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Lords news

What's on in the Lords 12-15 May

Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 12-15 May

What are the key principles of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill?

Draft law on the prevention of fraud against public authorities will be debated by the Lords. Find out more

Written evidence deadline extended for new towns inquiry

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has extended the written evidence deadline for the inquiry into new towns and expanded settlements.

Call for legal professionals to take part in rule of law inquiry

The Constitution Committee launches an expression of interest for legal professionals to take part in a series of private roundtables to discuss the rule of law.

View more Lords news

Committee news

Justice Committee to hear evidence on the day to day running of prisons

The Justice Committee will hear from the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, the National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards and HM Chief Inspector of Prisons during the third evidence session of its inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending.

Women and Equalities Committee to hear evidence on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from academics, medical professionals and campaigners on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures during an evidence session in Parliament on Wednesday, 14 May.

Written evidence deadline extended for new towns inquiry

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has extended the written evidence deadline for the inquiry into new towns and expanded settlements.

Women and Equalities Committee launches new inquiry into Misogyny: the manosphere and online content

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is today (Friday, 9 May) launching a new inquiry into the manosphere and misogynistic online content.

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Bill news

Lords consider changes to Data (Use and Access) Bill

Members discuss Commons changes on financial penalties and National Underground Asset Register in 'ping pong'. Find out more

Bank Resolution Bill returns to the Lords

Members consider House of Commons changes on recapitalisation requirements and public costs. Find out more

Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill concludes Lords stages

Members discuss progress of legislation as bill passes to the Commons. Catch up

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Renters' Rights Bill continues Lords committee stage

Members consider proposed changes to draft legislation on tenancies and landlords. Find out more

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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

Committee endorses Delyth Evans as new S4C Chair

Mae’r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig wedi cymeradwyo Delyth Evans fel yr ymgeisydd a ffefrir gan y Llywodraeth i Gadeirio’r darlledwr Cymraeg, S4C.

Pwyllgor yn cymeradwyo Delyth Evans fel Cadeirydd newydd S4C

Mae’r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig wedi cymeradwyo Delyth Evans fel yr ymgeisydd a ffefrir gan y Llywodraeth i Gadeirio’r darlledwr Cymraeg, S4C.

Parc prison: reforms need to go “further and faster”, Committee Chair says

The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee has responded to a report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons into standards at Parc.

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.

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