Business, industry and consumers
Business, industry and consumers news from UK Parliament.
UK-Australia free trade agreement welcomed, but a published trade policy is needed
International Agreements Committee publishes its report on scrutiny of the UK-Australia free trade agreement
22 June 2022
What about Scotland? UK Government fails to acknowledge unique position of airports in Scotland connecting people
The Scottish Affairs Committee publishes the Government's response to it's report on airports in Scotland
15 June 2022
Flight cancellations session: Confirmed witnesses and timings
Committee to question British Airways, TUI, and easyJet chiefs, and a Government Minister
13 June 2022
Flight cancellations: MPs launch flight chaos survey ahead of questioning airlines and industry bosses
Committee to question airline bosses, unions and aviation industry bodies over flight cancellations
09 June 2022
UK steelmaking could be jeopardised unless new, clean technologies are progressed, EAC argues
The committee has published a letter to the Secretary of State for Business. Energy and Industrial Strategy
01 June 2022
Emissions must be reduced in the construction of buildings if the UK is to meet net zero, MPs warn
The Environmental Audit Committee publishes a report on construction as part of their Sustainability of the built environment inquiry
26 May 2022
Inquiry launched into the Semiconductor Industry in the UK
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines the strengths and weaknesses of the semiconductor industry
25 May 2022
Kwasi Kwarteng and Ofgem CEO to face questions from BEIS Committee on energy market
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examines energy pricing and the future of the Energy Market
19 May 2022
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
Business Committee to examine how government can help firms embrace new technology
Committee to examine the Government's help to grow scheme in a one-off session
13 May 2022
What is the future for net zero shipping and aviation? EAC explores with Ministers
MPs will be hearing more from industry on the development of zero emission flight technologies, and their evaluation of the support from Government
12 May 2022
MPs quiz experts on how to tackle inflation
Committee will seek experts’ views on how to tackle inflation
09 May 2022
Venture capital market inquiry launched
Treasury Committee explore the state of the UK’s venture capital industry
28 April 2022
Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022
Government concede to BEIS Committee recommendations to protect and compensate Horizon sub-postmasters
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes Government response to Post Office and Horizon Interim Report
27 April 2022