Economic policy
Economic policy news from UK Parliament.
Net zero affordability discussed in the Lords
Members debated potential costs of government 2050 emission target. Catch up
04 April 2025
National Insurance Contributions bill returns to the Lords
Lords further consider Commons' amendments and reasons. Catch up
01 April 2025
Preparing for an ageing society inquiry launched
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into preparing for an ageing society.
24 March 2025
Scotland Secretary Ian Murray faces committee scrutiny
The Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP will be questioned by MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee on Tuesday 25 March at 14.30.
21 March 2025
Lords 'tidies up' National Insurance bill
Members discuss NI legislation at third reading. Find out more
05 March 2025
National Insurance bill: Lords asks government to think again
Members vote on exemptions, government reviews and increased employment allowances as report stage concludes. Catch up
26 February 2025
Lords debates impact of arts sector on jobs and growth
Members discuss contribution of creative industries to productivity, jobs and the government's growth plan. Catch up
07 February 2025
Lords concludes detailed check of National Insurance Contributions Bill
Members consider changes to draft law on national insurance contributions. Catch up
07 February 2025
Corporate profit shifting discussed in the Lords
Members debate tax implications of companies shifting to low and zero-tax jurisdictions. Catch up
31 January 2025
Lords debates Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Members discuss draft law to introduce new multiplier standards and remove relief rates from charitable private schools. Catch up
30 January 2025
Economic growth up for Lords debate
Members debate criteria for financial improvement for the UK. Catch up
24 January 2025
Lords debates National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
Lords debates draft law on secondary Class 1 contributions. Catch up
07 January 2025
Lords debates growth of the rural economy
Members debate the economic advancement of agricultural business. Catch up
20 December 2024
How can science and tech innovation boost regional economic growth?
Today, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry to assess the role of the UK’s innovation ecosystem in achieving the government's mission to kickstart economic growth across the country.
10 December 2024
Bank of England Governor faces questions from MPs for the first time since general election
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%.
15 November 2024