Economic policy
Economic policy news from UK Parliament.
How can environmental sustainability be incorporated into economic measurements?
Environmental Audit Committee hearing evidence as part of inquiry into Aligning the UK's economic goals with environmental sustainability
24 February 2022
Treasury Committee to investigate UK’s tax burden
MPs will hear from economists and thinktanks about the level of the current tax burden
24 February 2022
Energy supply and investment inquiry launched by Economic Affairs Committee
Economic Affairs Committee launch inquiry into UK energy supply and investment
10 February 2022
Treasury Committee looks into cost of living squeeze
The Treasury Committee holds an evidence session on Monday 31 January.
27 January 2022
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 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
Lords debates Budget statement
The economy in light of the Budget under scrutiny. Find out more
02 November 2021
Lords concludes examination of Critical Benchmarks (References and Administrators' Liability) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent and becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
01 November 2021
Additional support for new parents’ mental health is welcome, say MPs
Catherine McKinnell MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee, has welcomed the announcement of additional funding for mental health support for new parents
27 October 2021
Follow-up inquiry into off-payroll working launched
The House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee launches a new follow-up inquiry on the implementation of the off-payroll rules in the private sector.
22 October 2021
Treasury Committee hears from banking sector on the future of financial services
Treasury Committee inquiry exploring the post-Brexit regulation of financial services continues
21 October 2021
International Trade Committee Chair comments on New Zealand trade deal
The International Trade Committee launches a new inquiry on the prospective UK–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
21 October 2021
Treasury Committee presses tech giants further on Economic Crime
Treasury Committee publishes letters to tech giants
01 October 2021