Economy and finance
Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.
Government confirms regulatory ‘call in’ power amendment to be delayed
Committee criticises the Government’s “sub-optimal” approach to the scrutiny of major changes to financial regulation
01 November 2022
MPs examine state of the mortgage market
Committee to hold a session with experts exploring the current state of the mortgage market
01 November 2022
Lords examines Energy Prices Bill
Members discuss changes on scrutiny of ministers' powers and extending the scope of the scheme as detailed scrutiny begins. Catch up
25 October 2022
UK Government debt management explored by MPs
Treasury Committee hears from the leadership of the Debt Management Office
25 October 2022
Report: Consumers ‘at risk’ if Digital Markets Unit not given teeth, say MPs
Consumers at risk if Digital Markets Unit not given teeth, say MPs
25 October 2022
Lords debates the cost of living
Cost of living impact on the public wellbeing under scrutiny in the House of Lords. Catch up
21 October 2022
Government acknowledges importance of cash for millions, but confirms no new steps to improve access or monitor cash acceptance levels across the UK
Government acknowledges importance of cash for millions, but confirms no new steps to improve access or monitor cash acceptance levels across the UK
19 October 2022
Call for written evidence: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
Call for written evidence for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
17 October 2022
Research and Development Tax Relief to be explored by Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee
Call for evidence launched for Finance Bill Sub-Committee inquiry into the draft Finance Bill 2022-23
14 October 2022
Economists questioned on impact of mini-budget
Treasury Committee scrutinises September’s ‘mini-budget’ with leading economists
10 October 2022
Treasury Committee to scrutinise major changes to financial services legislation
Committee to scrutinise the Government’s draft Financial Services and Markets Bill
07 October 2022
Lords debates the economy
Members consider government's Growth Plan 2022. Catch up
07 October 2022
Rising cost of living: Work and Pensions Committee writes to Chancellor for assurance that benefits will be uprated to match inflation
Committee writes to Chancellor
04 October 2022
Treasury Committee calls for OBR forecast and Chancellor’s statement to be brought forward
Treasury Committee writes to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
30 September 2022
Chancellor responds to Treasury Committee on independent economic forecast for emergency budget
The Treasury Committee publishes the response
22 September 2022