Business, industry and consumers
Business, industry and consumers news from UK Parliament.
Ofgem evidence reveals potential £2.4bn fallout from energy firm collapses
Energy providers could receive up to £2.4 billion for taking on the customers of firms that have collapsed since 2021
23 March 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate seizure of cultural objects, support for those with Down Syndrome, compulsory motor insurance and animal welfare penalties notices. Catch up
21 March 2022
Digital radio network licences should be renewed automatically under new legislation
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes report on Legislative Reform (Renewal of National Radio Multiplex Licences) Order
18 March 2022
Lords examines Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill at third reading
Final chance to 'tidy-up' bill in the Lords. Catch up
16 March 2022
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill completes all stages and becomes law. Catch up
15 March 2022
MPs question former Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions the two most recent Independent Advisors on Ministerial Interests
11 March 2022
Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
10 March 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Taiwan democracy, new peerages, Northern Ireland and older workers. Catch up
04 March 2022
How have Brexit and Covid affected consumer law and enforcement? MPs to quiz experts
Committee will question experts from Which? the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, Citizens Advice and the Ombudsman Services on the UK’s consumer rights laws and enforcement
01 March 2022
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Finance questioned on UK Government investment in NI
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the scale and effectiveness of UK Government investment schemes in the region
25 February 2022
Lords debates energy national policy statements
Members discuss government's draft overarching national policy statement for energy. Catch up
23 February 2022
Post Office and Horizon IT scandal – Government and Post Office must take urgent action on compensation for sub-postmasters
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publishes a report on Post Office and Horizon
17 February 2022
Dormant Assets Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
10 February 2022
Work and Pensions Committee Chair Stephen Timms comments on evidence session with Secretary of State on cost of living
The Committee chair said the lack of detail from the Secretary of State "was hugely disappointing"
09 February 2022
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
08 February 2022