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A busy House of Lords chamber

House of Lords recalled on Saturday 12 April

The House of Lords met from noon on Saturday 12 April to consider future of British Steel

House of Commons recalled on Saturday 12 April

The House of Commons will sit on Saturday 12 April to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded

BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts

The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.

Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK

he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.

Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?

Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry

Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI

EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach

Inquiry launch: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 8 April 2025

Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 8 April 2025.

Can community energy aid recharge development? Committee launches inquiry

Today the International Development Committee launches a new inquiry into aid for community-led energy.

Elizabeth Tower against a blue sky. Out of focus tree branches with pink blossom are in the foreground.

The House of Commons rises for Easter recess 2025

The House of Commons has adjourned for Easter recess and will next sit on Tuesday 22 April

When Harry met Speaker Hoyle

A keen politics student - who missed out on a school trip to Parliament because of a serious illness – finally got his wish to visit, when he was invited in by the Speaker.

Liaison Committee themes for Prime Minister session on April 8

Growth, welfare reforms and health plus international affairs and defence will feature in the Liaison Committee session with Sir Keir Starmer MP ahead of the Easter recess

Legislation alone not enough to fix Armed Forces Covenant that is "falling short"

The Defence Committee today (Tuesday 8 April) publishes its report “The Armed Forces Covenant”.

MPs to hold a debate on the potential merits of awarding a posthumous Victoria Cross to Blair Mayne

On Tuesday 8 April in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on the potential merits of awarding a posthumous Victoria Cross to Blair Mayne

New inquiry into the UK Statistics Authority launched

A new inquiry into the performance and governance of the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) is being launched by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) today

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