Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
UK-India trade deal must not be rushed as securing improvements to India's business environment is key
International Agreements Committee publishes its report on the UK-India free trade agreement
22 July 2022
Call for evidence launched on the UK-EU relationship
European Affairs Committee launches call for evidence on the UK-EU relationship
21 July 2022
Committee Corridor: State hostage-taking - can Parliament help?
Richard Ratcliffe, long time campaigner for the release of his wife Nazanin from prison in Iran, reflects on whether the family’s case ‘moved the dial fundamentally’ for state hostages
20 July 2022
Energy security and net zero delivery plan needed, says Lords report
Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report 'Investing in energy: price, security, and the transition to net zero'
20 July 2022
UK Speaker and US Ambassador make security pledge during Commons meeting
The Speaker of the House of Commons and the US Ambassador agreed to work together on security issues during their latest meeting in Parliament.
20 July 2022
Lords debates risks of private equity practices
Members discuss risks created by the practices of private equity. Catch up
20 July 2022
Call for evidence launched on family migration
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee invites written contributions to its inquiry into family migration.
20 July 2022
People and skills in UK science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – inquiry launched
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee lanches an inquiry into people and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the UK.
20 July 2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees – Clive Betts, Levelling-Up Committee Chair writes to Refugees Minister
Support for Ukrainian refugees – Clive Betts, Levelling-Up Committee Chair writes to Refugees Minister
20 July 2022
Social housing tenants’ complaints of ‘uninhabitable homes’ must be addressed
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee Regulation of Social Housing report published
19 July 2022
Work and Pensions Committee approves appointment of Dominic Harris as Pensions Ombudsman
Work and Pensions Committee approves appointment of Dominic Harris as Pensions Ombudsman
19 July 2022
Treasury Committee approves appointment to Prudential Regulation Committee
Committee agrees to the appointment of Marjorie Ngwenya to the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC)
19 July 2022
Beth yw dyfodol darlledu gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghymru wrth i’r cyhoedd droi at wasanaethau ffrydio? ASau’n lansio ymchwiliad newydd
Beth yw dyfodol darlledu gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghymru wrth i’r cyhoedd droi at wasanaethau ffrydio? ASau’n lansio ymchwiliad newydd
19 July 2022
What is the future for public service broadcasting in Wales as the public turns towards streaming services? MPs launch new inquiry
What is the future for public service broadcasting in Wales as the public turns towards streaming services? MPs launch new inquiry
19 July 2022
Lords continues further scrutiny of Schools Bill at report stage
Members discuss making defibrillators available in schools and more as detailed examination continues. Catch up
19 July 2022