Economy and finance
Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.
Committee asks about DWP plans in case of recession
Letter questions how Universal Credit would work in the event of a recession, in light of increased Government spending on no-deal Brexit preparations
12 August 2019
Chair calls on Government to outline true potential impact of no-deal Brexit tariffs
Letter published today highlights the gap in information provided to Parliament by Government
12 August 2019
Sub-Saharan Africa - prosperity, peace and development co-operation inquiry launched
International Relations Committee publishes Call for evidence on Sub-Saharan Africa
29 July 2019
Inquiry on UK's financial obligations in the event of ‘no deal' launched
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee launches inquiry on the UK's financial obligation to the EU
26 July 2019
Minister questioned on failure to spend EU fund for most deprived
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committe writes to the Minister for Crime, Safeguarding and Vulnerability
25 July 2019
European Union Committee publishes its fourteenth treaty report
European Union Committee publishes its fourteenth report on Brexit-related international agreements
24 July 2019
Food insecurity and sustainability inquiry call for evidence published
Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment publishes call for evidence
24 July 2019
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill: Lords third reading
Bill reaches the end of Lords stages
24 July 2019
Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill: Commons stages
MPs debate the remaining stages of the Bill
22 July 2019
Regional State aid after Brexit
EU Internal Market Sub-Committee discusses Brexit and regional aid
18 July 2019
Financial Secretary to the Treasury questioned by Committee
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 3.35pm
16 July 2019
Lords debates business and employment growth
Members discuss encouraging growth and job creation
12 July 2019
Lords debates Sustainable Development Goals ahead of UN meeting
Peers consider economic, social and environmental challenges
11 July 2019
European Union Committe publishes its thirteenth international agreements report
European Union Committee publishes thirteenth report on Brexit-related international agreements
10 July 2019
Commons urged to create Budget Committee to reform scrutiny of public spending
A Commons Budget Committee would scrutinise public spending, and bring UK into line with other major democracies
09 July 2019