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This section only shows news back to September 2018 (with the exception of some Committee news). To view news prior to this, please visit the news section of the UK Parliament web archive.

News from UK Parliament

Latest news from Parliament, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Committees.

Latest news

The latest news from across UK Parliament.

MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
10 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 12 December, MPs will hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
10 December 2024
Young people from the British Overseas Territories vote for the topic they will debate in the House of Commons Chamber
Over 2900 young people, aged 11-18, from across the UK Overseas Territories, have voted in the first ever Make Your Mark Ballot for the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during this year's UK Parliament Week.
10 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on Disability History Month
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Disability History Month.
10 December 2024
The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) publishes interim report
Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) has today, 10th December, published its latest interim report
10 December 2024
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Football Governance Bill continues Lords committee stage
Members discuss club governance as line by line scrutiny continues. Catch up
10 December 2024
The Speaker visits Gibraltar to support young people engage in democratic processes and their community
The Speaker of the House of Commons, visited Gibraltar from 5 to 8 December with a focus on how young people engage in democratic processes and their community.
10 December 2024
EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
10 December 2024

Parliamentary news

The latest Parliamentary news grouped by type of Parliamentary business.

Commons news

Dame Meg Hillier MP elected Chair of Liaison Committee
At the first meeting of the Liaison Committee, Dame Meg Hillier MP was elected to chair the Committee in this parliament.
10 December 2024
Young people from the British Overseas Territories vote for the topic they will debate in the House of Commons Chamber
Over 2900 young people, aged 11-18, from across the UK Overseas Territories, have voted in the first ever Make Your Mark Ballot for the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during this year's UK Parliament Week.
10 December 2024
The Speaker visits Gibraltar to support young people engage in democratic processes and their community
The Speaker of the House of Commons, visited Gibraltar from 5 to 8 December with a focus on how young people engage in democratic processes and their community.
10 December 2024
Grassroots music venues: Government responds to CMS Committee calls for voluntary levy timetable
The CMS Committee called for clarity on how long the industry has to take action before Ministers step in
09 December 2024
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Lords news

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Football Governance Bill continues Lords committee stage
Members discuss club governance as line by line scrutiny continues. Catch up
10 December 2024
What's on in the Lords 9-13 December
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
10 December 2024
UK must keep up momentum on cutting methane emissions at home and demonstrate international leadership
The Environment and Climate Change Committee has published its report, ‘Methane: keeping up momentum’
10 December 2024
Lords debates social cohesion and supportive community life
Members consider the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty. Catch up
09 December 2024
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Committee news

Accommodation for service personnel and families is “shocking”: Government needs to act
A Defence Committee Report published today finds that accommodation for Service personnel and their families is “shocking”, with two-thirds of Service Family Accommodation (SFA) needing major work to meet modern standards, and families facing uncertainty over allocation of accommodation.
11 December 2024
Dame Meg Hillier MP elected Chair of Liaison Committee
At the first meeting of the Liaison Committee, Dame Meg Hillier MP was elected to chair the Committee in this parliament.
10 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
10 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 12 December, MPs will hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
10 December 2024
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Bill news

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Football Governance Bill continues Lords committee stage
Members discuss club governance as line by line scrutiny continues. Catch up
10 December 2024
Lords resumes scrutiny of Product Regulation and Metrology Bill
Members continue line by line examination of the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill at committee stage. Find out more
06 December 2024
Members debate House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill
Lords considers draft law to remove remaining hereditary peers from the House. Find out more
06 December 2024
Lords private members' bills in the 2024-25 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2024-25 session of Parliament.
06 December 2024
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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

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
Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor yn annog gweithredu ar "sgandal" posibl llygredd o fwyngloddiau metel
Gallwch ddarllen y llythyr ar wefan y Pwyllgor
10 May 2024
Committee Chair urges action on potential metal mine pollution “scandal”
The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee Stephen Crabb has written to the Welsh Government, asking them to consider taking further action on pollution from abandoned metal mines
09 May 2024
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