April 2018

In widely reported evidence to the BTC’s ongoing inquiry into the UK’s industrial strategy, auto executives warned that Donald Trump’s tariffs could lead to thousands of British manufacturing layoffs within “weeks rather than months”, as they called for a major intervention from Government to support the industry.

Professor Sir Michael Marmot, the author of a 2010 review that warned of rising health inequalities if relative poverty was not addressed, will give evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee as part of its Pensioner Poverty inquiry.

Discover what's on in the House of Lords between 28 April - 1 May

The Speaker of the House of Commons recreated the symbolic switching on of the Ayrton Light at the top of the Elizabeth Tower on Thursday – 80 years after his predecessor did the same, to mark the nearing of peace from the Second World War.

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 28 April – 1 May

Further changes to the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill begins at report stage. See more

The Home Affairs Committee continues its inquiry into asylum accommodation with an evidence session on Tuesday 29 April. The Committee will hear from representatives of local authorities and refugee support groups about the current state of the asylum accommodation system.

On Monday 28 April, MPs will debate a petition relating to the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures.

Government shares calculation for £45 billion annual savings from digitisation of public sector

Draft law on employment rights begins line by line examination. Find out more

Final chance to 'tidy-up' bill. Find out more

Commenting on the announcement today of David Kogan as the Government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the new Independent Football Regulator, CMS Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage.

The preferred candidate for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), Paula Sussex CBE, has been approved by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.