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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
Urgent action needed to tackle the spiralling costs of the health benefit trap
Economic Affairs Committee publishes letter to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
20 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
Renewable energy costs debated in the Lords
Members discuss impact of renewable fuel sources on UK energy prices. Catch up
15 November 2024
Lords debates the Autumn Budget
Autumn Budget in the spotlight. Catch up
12 November 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
UK defence policy and budget, alternatives to Ozempic for weight loss and the impact of tax policy on employment considered by members. Find out more
01 November 2024
Lords debates local government finances
Local government finances on Lords agenda. Catch up
22 March 2024
Lords debates Spring Budget
Members discuss UK economic situation following Chancellor of the Exchequer's statement on 6 March.
19 March 2024
Lords marks International Women's Day
Members discuss economic inclusion of women. Find out more
08 March 2024
Support for families and households subject of Lords debate
Quality of family life under spotlight. Catch up
11 December 2023
New inquiry: Work and Pensions Committee to examine Statutory Sick Pay
The Work and Pensions Committee will examine the effectiveness of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and how it might be reformed to better support the recovery and return to work of people who claim it
09 November 2023
Energy Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss changes on community energy supplies as bill set to become law. Catch up
25 October 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023