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Engineering biology inquiry launched
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into engineering biology.
02 April 2024
House of Lords pauses for Easter
Catch up on a busy start to the year in the Lords
28 March 2024
Lords debates Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Members discuss key purpose of housing legislation at second reading. Catch up
28 March 2024
Committee Chair: Government 'must stop dodging scrutiny' of trade deals
Business and Trade Committee Chair, Liam Byrne, warns - the Government must stop dodging scrutiny of flagship trade deals
28 March 2024
Justice Committee calls for official representation for the Crown Dependencies in UK’s international trade negotiations
Justice Committee publishes report on the constitutional relationship with the Crown Dependencies
28 March 2024
Shared ownership is failing to deliver an affordable route to homeownership, say MPs
Shared ownership schemes subject buyers to rising rents, uncapped service charges, and a disproportionate exposure to repair and maintenance costs
28 March 2024
‘The Big Nasties’ – Future spending problems for Government laid out by PAC Chair
Public Accounts Committee publishes the Chair's Eighth Annual Report
28 March 2024
MPs call for statutory sick pay reform to address inadequate financial support for workers most in need
Work and Pensions Report: Statutory sick pay is failing in its primary purpose to act as a safety net for workers who most need financial help during illness
28 March 2024
Review of the Code of Conduct for Members
The House of Lords Conduct Committee has published a call for written evidence for its review of the Code of Conduct for Members and the Guide to the Code of Conduct.
27 March 2024
EAC Chair: Overflow spills data reveals extent of England’s sewage problem
Environmental Audit Committee Chair comments on today’s release of storm overflow spill data
27 March 2024
Are high street banks leaving Wales behind? MPs to examine access to cash
Welsh Affairs Committee to examine the closures of high street banks in Wales in new inquiry
27 March 2024
The House of Commons rises for Easter recess
The House of Commons adjourned on Tuesday 26 March for Easter recess and will next sit on Monday 15 April at 2.30pm.
27 March 2024
Lord Speaker IFG speech
27 March 2024
Lord Speaker IFG speech
27 March 2024
Lords completes scrutiny of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Members take chance to 'tidy-up' bill as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
27 March 2024