Economy and finance
Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.
Inquiry launched into commercial insurance and reinsurance market
The Industry and Regulators Committee publishes a call for evidence for its new inquiry into commercial insurance and reinsurance regulation.
14 January 2022
Access to cash for Scottish communities and workers examined by MPs
The Scottish Affairs Committee is holding an evidence session on access to cash in Scotland.
13 January 2022
Treasury Committee examines increasing cost of card payments for businesses
Committee publishes correspondence on the increasing cost of card payment services for businesses in the UK
13 January 2022
Central bank digital currencies: a solution in search of a problem? Report published
Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report on Central bank digital currencies.
13 January 2022
Experts questioned on pandemic’s impact on race, gender and disability
Treasury Committee explores the pandemic’s impact on a range of societal inequalities
11 January 2022
Treasury Committee calls on FCA to enable swift conclusion to Woodford investigation
The Treasury Committee publishes correspondence on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation into the collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund.
10 January 2022
MPs to begin assessment of investment in NI
The Northern Irish Affair Committee holds a hearing with investment and policy experts.
10 January 2022
Lords debates Ukrainian Navy agreement
Members discuss framework agreement for official credit support for naval development and capability. Catch up
06 January 2022
SMEs suffering most one year on from signing of Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Affairs Committee publishes report on trade in goods between GB and the EU
16 December 2021
Chair comments on announcement that tech giants will only publish FCA approved adverts
Chair comments on announcement that tech giants will only publish FCA approved adverts
14 December 2021
Lords debates Scotland's contribution to economic recovery
What is Scotland's contribution to economic recovery and renewal? Catch up
10 December 2021
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Treasury Committee requests further information on FOS Action Plan
Committee requests further information on a new Action Plan to address issues at the Financial Ombudsman Service
07 December 2021
Treasury Committee explores fintech, private equity and financial market infrastructure
The Treasury Committee hears from leaders in fintech, private equity, and financial market infrastructure
03 December 2021
Five short debates in the Lords
Afghanistan, financial fraud, NHS negligence costs and more under discussion. Catch up
03 December 2021