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The latest news from across UK Parliament.

Cross-border healthcare, rail and Holyhead among upcoming sessions for Welsh Affairs Committee
Over the next four weeks, the Welsh Affairs Committee will examine several high-profile issues affecting Wales, including cross-border healthcare, rail infrastructure and Holyhead.
17 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
On Thursday 23 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
17 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease
On Thursday 23 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease
17 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on the provision of Auditory Verbal Therapy
On Tuesday 13 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the provision of Auditory Verbal Therapy
17 January 2025
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MPs to hold a debate on financial education
On Monday 20 January, MPs will hold a debate on financial education
17 January 2025
What's on in the Lords 20-23 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
17 January 2025
Government response to Health and Social Care Committee’s Expert Panel evaluation on patient safety
The Health and Social Care Committee has today published the Government’s response to the Committee’s Independent Expert Panel’s evaluation of the Government’s progress on meeting patient safety recommendations.
17 January 2025
BTC to question ministers on UK-EU trade reset as it launches new inquiry on export-led growth
As leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch states that the former Government did not have a plan for growth outside the EU, BTC will question trade and Cabinet Office ministers on the UK-EU trade reset.
17 January 2025

Parliamentary news

The latest Parliamentary news grouped by type of Parliamentary business.

Commons news

Coming up in the Commons 20-24 January  
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 20-24 January  
17 January 2025
Did social media promote misinformation during the summer 2024 riots?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold the first public evidence session of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.The inquiry follows riots in summer 2024, which are believed to have been driven in part by false claims spread on social media relating to an attack in Southport.
17 January 2025
Cross-border healthcare, rail and Holyhead among upcoming sessions for Welsh Affairs Committee
Over the next four weeks, the Welsh Affairs Committee will examine several high-profile issues affecting Wales, including cross-border healthcare, rail infrastructure and Holyhead.
17 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
On Thursday 23 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
17 January 2025
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Lords news

What's on in the Lords 20-23 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
17 January 2025
Further checks of Data (Use and Access) Bill on Lords agenda
Members discuss digital identification documents as report stage begins. Find out more
17 January 2025
Lords continues checks on Great British Energy Bill
Members consider changes to draft law as committee stage continues. Follow for more
17 January 2025
National Insurance contributions bill enters Lords committee stage
Members discuss changes to exempt key groups from new contribution rates. Find out more
17 January 2025
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Committee news

Did social media promote misinformation during the summer 2024 riots?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold the first public evidence session of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.The inquiry follows riots in summer 2024, which are believed to have been driven in part by false claims spread on social media relating to an attack in Southport.
17 January 2025
Cross-border healthcare, rail and Holyhead among upcoming sessions for Welsh Affairs Committee
Over the next four weeks, the Welsh Affairs Committee will examine several high-profile issues affecting Wales, including cross-border healthcare, rail infrastructure and Holyhead.
17 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
On Thursday 23 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on United Nations International Day of Education
17 January 2025
MPs to hold a debate on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease
On Thursday 23 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease
17 January 2025
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Bill news

Lords continues checks on Great British Energy Bill
Members consider changes to draft law as committee stage continues. Follow for more
17 January 2025
National Insurance contributions bill enters Lords committee stage
Members discuss changes to exempt key groups from new contribution rates. Find out more
17 January 2025
Lords resumes detailed check of Mental Health Bill
Members discuss changes on medical treatments and autism training. Find out more
17 January 2025
Lords Spiritual Bill completes journey through Parliament
Final consideration in the House of Lords on draft law to extend membership of female bishops. Catch up
17 January 2025
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Regional news

The latest Parliamentary news across the different UK regions.

England

Lords debates state of local government
Members discuss case for reinvigoration of local democracy. Catch up
16 June 2023
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House of Lords Podcast: protecting children and the Union
We speak to Baroness Kidron about her work protecting children online and to Baroness Taylor of Bolton and Lord Dunlop about strengthening the Union.
28 January 2022
Government should press ahead with devolution agenda, say MPs
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes a report on the progress of devolution
01 October 2021
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How should England be governed? MPs hears from Metro Mayors and Councils
MPs hears from Metro Mayors Andy Burnham and Jamie Driscoll
05 July 2021
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Scotland

Scottish Affairs Committee visits Grangemouth as it launches inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition
Today the Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition
28 November 2024
Patricia Ferguson elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
Patricia Ferguson MP elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
12 September 2024
Interparliamentary Forum February 2024 Meeting
The Interparliamentary Forum met for the fifth time on Thursday 29th February. Find out what was discussed
04 March 2024
MPs look at Civil Service’s dual role supporting UK and Scottish Governments
Scottish Affairs Committee launches inquiry on Intergovernmental Relations: The Civil Service
29 February 2024
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Northern Ireland

Lord Patten of Barnes: Lord Speaker's Corner
Outgoing Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former Governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten of Barnes speaks to the Lord Speaker
21 November 2024
Tonia Antoniazzi elected as Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Tonia Antoniazzi elected as Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
09 September 2024
Findings of inquiry to address defence spending disparities for NI published
Findings of inquiry to address defence spending disparities for NI published
24 May 2024
Committee writes to NI Secretary on potential implications for Northern Ireland of leaving the ECHR
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair, Sir Robert Buckland, has outlined concerns it heard from witnesses over the potential implications of the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) for Northern Ireland, in a letter to the Government today.
24 May 2024
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Wales

MPs to hold a debate on the impact of Old Oak Common on rail services to the West and Wales
On Tuesday 17 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of Old Oak Common on rail services to the West and Wales.
16 December 2024
Parc deaths: some progress but much more to be done, Committee chair says
The Welsh Affairs Committee held an evidence session on Parc prison.
11 December 2024
Y 'pedwar banc mwyaf' i roi tystiolaeth ar gynlluniau ar gyfer eu canghennau ar y stryd fawr
Yr wythnos hon, bydd Aelodau Seneddol yn craffu ar ‘bedwar banc mwyaf’ y DU ynghylch eu hymrwymiad i gynnal mynediad at wasanaethau bancio ar y stryd fawr yng Nghymru
20 May 2024
‘Big Four’ banks to give evidence on plans for high street branches
This week MPs will scrutinise the UK’s ‘Big Four’ banks on their commitment to maintaining access to high street banking services in Wales
20 May 2024
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