Business, industry and consumers
Business, industry and consumers news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss draft law on using digital technology to support economic growth and livelihoods. Catch up
20 November 2024
Learning from Rob and Ryan: how can Wales attract inward investment?
The Welsh Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into promoting Wales as a destination for inward investment.
18 November 2024
Water (Special Measures) Bill undergoes further scrutiny
Lords considers proposed amendments to Water (Special Measures) Bill at report stage.
15 November 2024
Lords begins checks on Product Regulation and Metrology Bill
Members begin checks on draft law to oversee marketing, safety and quantities of consumer products. Find out more
15 November 2024
Railway services bill returns to the Lords
Members consider Commons changes in 'ping pong'. Find out more
15 November 2024
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 12 November 2024
On 12 November 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.
14 November 2024
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill completes Lords stages
Members discuss progress of the bill at third reading. Catch Up
13 November 2024
New inquiry on the UK workforce needed to deliver clean, secure energy
New inquiry on the UK workforce needed to deliver, clean secure energy
11 November 2024
Lords asks government to think again on passenger rail bill
Members vote on underperforming rail operators, private sector contracts and rail freight increases. Catch up
07 November 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Crown Estate Bill
Members vote on salmon farming, spending powers and Welsh devolution. Catch up
06 November 2024
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords
Detailed examination of bill continues at report stage. Catch up
05 November 2024
Lords continues detailed check of Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members discuss Ofwat powers and water company fines as committee stage concludes
05 November 2024
The contribution of science and technology to the UK economy on Lords agenda
Science, technology, and UK economy are all in the spotlight. Catch up
01 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
BTC launches major new inquiry into flagship Employment Rights Bill
The Business and Trade Committee is launching its first call for evidence in a major new inquiry into the Government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill.
01 November 2024