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Economy and finance

Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.

Spending Review: Government refuses to commit funding to nutrition as it insists on “necessary” aid cuts

Spending Review: Government refuses to commit funding to nutrition as it insists on “necessary” aid cuts

Lords votes on Data (Use and Access) Bill

Members return draft law to the Commons with changes on transparency of copyrighted works. Catch up

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

Draft law on the prevention of fraud against public authorities debated by the Lords. Catch up

MPs call on Government to delay changes to inheritance tax reforms until 2027

MPs call on Government to delay changes to inheritance tax reforms until 2027

Govt mission to tackle violence against women and girls requires strong action on all fronts, PAC warns

Victims and survivors continue to be let down as govt departments struggle to keep pace with the evolving nature of violence against women and girls

Abolishing NHS England with no clear plan for cuts left uncertain future for patients and staff

Govt called on to reduce tragic incidences of patient harm as jaw-dropping amounts paid out on clinical negligence claims

Development Minister says no further aid cuts to come before Select Committee

Development Minister Baroness Chapman today confirmed to MPs that the Government does not intend to make any further cuts to the UK’s aid budget.

EFRA Committee Chair comment on evidence session with Thames Water bosses

EFRA Committee Chair comment on evidence session with Thames Water bosses

Bank Resolution Bill completes passage through Parliament

Draft legislation to become law as Lords members agree MPs' changes on recapitalisation requirements and public costs. Catch up

Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill concludes Lords stages

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

Wavering Government support for nature investment schemes could see green spaces slip away from communities

Today the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee warns that without substantial private investment and clear commitments from ministers, the UK may not meet its pledge to protect 30% of land by 2030 and offer communities greater access to nature.

Public Accounts Committee launches eleven new inquiries

The PAC today announces its next slate of upcoming inquiries, providing scrutiny of Government spending and delivery across a range of Government Departments

Does the UK really know how to ‘do’ national economic security?

The Business & Trade Committee will this week throw new light on the threat to UK economic security with hearings that convene some of the country’s top security experts from the public, private and investment sectors.

JCNSS Chair responds to M&S and Co-op cyber attacks

The Chair of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has responded to news that major retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op have faced cyber attacks in recent days.

Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in the Lords

Property rights of crypto-currency and non-fungible tokens debated by members. Catch up

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