Business, industry and consumers
Business, industry and consumers news from UK Parliament.
Second Government response to semiconductors inquiry published
Government responds to the former Committee’s report on the semiconductor industry in the UK
25 May 2023
Seeking views on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
The Communications and Digital Committee is looking into and seeking your views on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
24 May 2023
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: call for written evidence
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: call for written evidence
18 May 2023
UK to miss electricity supply targets amidst ‘lack of strategic oversight’ from Ministers, say MPs
A cross-party Committee of MPs have warned that the UK Government is set to fail to generate enough electricity from fossil fuel free sources by 2035, risking the country’s security of supply and its ability to meet its net zero target.
27 April 2023
Gulf state trade deal must not compromise UK values, MPs urge
The International Trade Committee today publishes its report on UK trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
25 April 2023
International Trade Committee sets out key measures MPs must consider when assessing UK’s accession to Pacific trade bloc
The International Trade Committee today sets out the key measures MPs must consider when assessing the UK’s accession to the Pacific trading bloc, the CPTPP
24 April 2023
MPs criticise lack of information and unhelpful responses from Government on India trade negotiations
The International Trade Committee today publishes its report on UK trade negotiations with India.
21 April 2023
MPs to debate international trade and geopolitics
MPs to debate international trade and geopolitics
12 April 2023
Government should publish trade policy framework, says Lords committee
International Agreements Committee publishes letter to government on trade policy
23 March 2023
National Security and Investment Act: Scrutiny deal agreed between Committee and Government
Committee publishes report that includes its expectations of how the MOU will operate, and how scrutiny of the ISU will be conducted
23 March 2023
Seafarers' Wages Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill now awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
22 March 2023
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss passage of bill through the House as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
21 March 2023
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss Commons changes on support for water companies. Catch up
15 March 2023
Strikes Bill fails to meet human rights obligations - JCHR
Committee publishes their report on Legislative scrutiny: Strikes (Minimum Service Level) Bill 2022-23
06 March 2023
Impact of environmental regulations on development inquiry, launched by Lords Committee
The Built Environment Committee has launched its inquiry into impact of environmental regulations on development and is inviting written contributions.
23 February 2023