February 2018

As the nation comes together to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day [VE Day], Parliament has confirmed a programme of commemorative events and activities taking place on the estate throughout the year

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.

The Justice Committee will question the Minister for Courts and Legal Services Sarah Sackman KC MP for the first time during the final evidence session in Parliament on Tuesday, 8 April of its inquiry into the Work of the County Court.

The Education Committee will take a deep dive into the state of the higher education (HE) sector as a growing number of UK universities face financial difficulties. 

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a pre-appointment hearing with the government’s preferred candidate for executive chair of Innovate UK, Tom Adeyoola.

Visit the Palace of Westminster this Easter

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill: call for evidence

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 7-8 April

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

The Liaison Committee is publishing the Government’s response to a report by its predecessor committee on how select committee scrutiny can improve strategic thinking in Whitehall.

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

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

Discover the business in the House of Lords between 31 March - 3 April.

Verdict delivered on dental contract as not fit for purpose as patients continue to suffer and PAC calls for transparency on necessary fundamental reform

As President Trump sets out sweeping global tariff barriers and ahead of the May summit between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aimed at resetting UK-EU relations, the BTC is publishing a draft ‘Green Paper’ setting out twenty ways the UK and the EU can reset their relationship for mutual benefit.