Economy and finance

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) today (Friday 6 December) launches an inquiry on the future of farming.

A letter from the Office for National Statistics sets out an updated position on the Labour Force Survey in response to major concerns raised by the Chair of the Treasury Committee

On Thursday 5 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on financial sustainability of higher education.

The Government is committed to preserving 30% of land and sea in England by 2030. At the end of October 2024, the Government stated that just 7% of land is currently protected for nature. With just over five years to go, can private investment spur nature protection schemes that will see the pledge become reality?

PAC Chair Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown reacts to the widespread flooding following Storm Bert

Members discuss draft law on using digital technology to support economic growth and livelihoods. Catch up

Offshore wind projects legislation has third reading in the House. Catch up

The Treasury Committee will question the Bank of England Governor and members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at 10.15 next Tuesday. The session will focus on the Bank’s most recent Monetary Policy Report and the recent decision to reduce the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%.

Members discuss impact of renewable fuel sources on UK energy prices. Catch up

Passenger rail services bill undergoes final stages in Lords. Catch up

Members discuss progress of the bill at third reading. Catch Up

Autumn Budget in the spotlight. Catch up

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will examine the Autumn budget in its first evidence session of the new Parliament.

Members vote on underperforming rail operators, private sector contracts and rail freight increases. Catch up

Members discuss progress of draft mediation law at third reading. Catch up