Economy and finance
Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords
Detailed examination of bill continues at report stage. Catch up
05 November 2024
Acceptance of cash to be investigated by Treasury Committee
The Committee is asking for evidence as it examines whether rules are needed to govern the acceptance of physical cash in the UK
04 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
Arbitration Bill passes report stage
Further opportunity for scrutiny in the Lords. Find our more
31 October 2024
Chancellor, OBR and economists to appear in front of Treasury Committee next week
The Treasury Committee today announces a series of evidence sessions which will scrutinise the Autumn Budget
30 October 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on long-term sickness related economic inactivity
Economic Affairs Committee launches a short inquiry which will explore the relationship between the welfare system and long-term sickness in Great Britain.
24 October 2024
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up
13 September 2024
Lords completes detailed scrutiny of Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill
Members discuss changes on parliamentary engagement as committee stage wraps up. Find out more
11 September 2024
It’s time for tough decisions to tackle our national debt
Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report on the sustainability of the national debt
09 September 2024
Lords debates the contribution of independent schools
Members discuss potential impact of VAT changes. Catch up
06 September 2024
Modern methods of construction at heart of Lords debate
Members discuss MMC in the housing and property sector. Catch up
06 September 2024
Reappointment of the Financial Services Regulation Committee and reopening of its inquiries
Financial Services Regulation Committee reopens calls for evidence
05 August 2024
Lords debates Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill
Members discuss banking legislation at second reading. Catch up
31 July 2024