Business, industry and consumers
Business, industry and consumers news from UK Parliament.
Darren Jones welcomes move to put post office inquiry on statutory basis
Darren Jones has commented on the statement from Paul Scully announcing that the independent inquiry into the Post Office’s Horizon IT scandal is to be put on a statutory footing.
19 May 2021
Impact of Coronavirus on businesses and workers response published
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes response to the pre-Budget report on the impact of Coronavirus on businesses and workers
19 May 2021
Committee to hold evidence session on the Government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy
On Tuesday morning, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will be holding a one-off evidence session examining the response to Government’s Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, published in March 2021.
14 May 2021
‘Levelling up’ inquiry: Ministers to be questioned by Committee, Tuesday 18th May, 10.30am
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee concludes its ‘levelling up’ inquiry with an evidence hearing featuring Government Ministers from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
14 May 2021
EAC to hear from 'green' sectors and traditionally high-carbon industries on green job opportunities
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will hear from green sectors and traditionally high-carbon industries on the potential of green jobs.
07 May 2021
Highlights from the 2019-21 session in the Lords
Read more about the House's work checking and revising legislation, debating key issues, and scrutinising the decisions and actions of the government.
07 May 2021
Financial Services Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss duty of care for financial service providers. Find out more
29 April 2021
Lords debates the economic value of biodiversity
'The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review' report in the spotlight for House of Lords debate. Find out more
29 April 2021
Mineworkers’ pensions - Government should fix ‘historic injustice’ felt by Scheme members
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme report
28 April 2021
MPs urge Government to level playing field for meat and seafood exporters
UK/ EU Trading Relationship: Government must implement delayed checks to EU imports, or risks UK businesses.
28 April 2021
National Security and Investment Bill completes final stage
Bill awaits Royal Assent
28 April 2021
Lords debates UK-Turkey free trade agreement
Trade with Turkey on agenda
28 April 2021
Liberty Steel and the future of the steel industry in the UK: New inquiry launched
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has launched an inquiry examining the current challenges facing the steel industry.
27 April 2021
COP 26 Climate Summit - Business Committee evidence hearing
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will holds the latest session on COP 26
26 April 2021
Boohoo considering EAC recommendation to align bonuses with ESG improvements
Boohoo is looking into whether it can link senior executive remuneration incentives to Environmental Social and Governance improvements.
24 April 2021