Economy and finance
Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.
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Lords debates food supply and security
Availability of provisions during Covid-19 pandemic on agenda
15 May 2020
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What is the Government's approach to Sub-Saharan Africa?
The International Relations and Defence Committee takes evidence 20 May 2020 at 10.00am
14 May 2020
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Lords question government on Covid-19 and the prison system on 14 May
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13 May 2020
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Lords questions government on universal credit and the economy on 13 May
The oral questions session will be held in an online proceeding
12 May 2020
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Urgent question on Government's economic package
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak answers urgent question on Government's economic package
12 May 2020
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Lords discusses Windrush Compensation Scheme
Members debate government plans to recompense deported citizens
07 May 2020
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Lords debates increasing income equality and sustainability
Impact of current health crisis under spotlight
07 May 2020
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Lords questions government in oral questions on 5 May
Virtual questions session discussing the impact of Covid-19
04 May 2020
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Lords discusses support for those living in poverty
Members debate impact of Covid-19
01 May 2020
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Lords debates challenges facing charitable and voluntary sector
Members discuss fundraising issues caused by Covid-19 pandemic
01 May 2020
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Lords oral questions to government on 30 April
The virtual session focuses on Covid-19, and Syria
29 April 2020
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Lords quiz government in daily questions on 29 April
The virtual session will focus on the Covid-19 pandemic
28 April 2020
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Government must address IR35's inherent flaws and unfairnesses, committee concludes
Off-payroll working: treating people fairly report published
27 April 2020
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Off-payroll working report to be published on Monday
Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee publication date announced
22 April 2020
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Close UK-EU cooperation needed in financial services after Brexit
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee publishes letter to Minister on financial services after Brexit inquiry
27 March 2020