Economic policy
Economic policy news from UK Parliament.
Lords resumes scrutiny of National Insurance contributions bill
Members discuss changes on small businesses, farms and younger employees. Catch up
30 January 2025
Lords debates Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Members discuss draft law to introduce new multiplier standards and remove relief rates from charitable private schools. Catch up
30 January 2025
Corporate profit shifting to be discussed in the Lords
Members debate tax implications of companies shifting to low and zero-tax jurisdictions. Find out more
24 January 2025
Economic growth up for Lords debate
Members debate criteria for financial improvement for the UK. Catch up
24 January 2025
Lords debates National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
Lords debates draft law on secondary Class 1 contributions. Catch up
07 January 2025
Lords debates growth of the rural economy
Members debate the economic advancement of agricultural business. Catch up
20 December 2024
How can science and tech innovation boost regional economic growth?
Today, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry to assess the role of the UK’s innovation ecosystem in achieving the government's mission to kickstart economic growth across the country.
10 December 2024
Bank of England Governor faces questions from MPs for the first time since general election
The Treasury Committee will question the Bank of England Governor and members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at 10.15 next Tuesday. The session will focus on the Bank’s most recent Monetary Policy Report and the recent decision to reduce the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%.
15 November 2024
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill completes Lords stages
Members discuss progress of the bill at third reading. Catch Up
13 November 2024
Lords debates the Autumn Budget
Autumn Budget in the spotlight. Catch up
12 November 2024
What does the Budget mean for science, innovation and technology? Committee to examine
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will examine the Autumn budget in its first evidence session of the new Parliament.
08 November 2024
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords
Detailed examination of bill continues at report stage. Catch up
05 November 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 Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill
Members discuss banking legislation at second reading. Catch up
31 July 2024