Parliament, government and politics
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Lords debates loot boxes
Members debate government's response to the consultation on loot boxes. Catch up
14 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
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill inquiry call for evidence launched
Call for evidence launched for inquiry into the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
13 October 2022
New call for evidence on the work of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
New inquiry into the work of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)
13 October 2022
Committee Corridor: 15 years of decline have left Britain’s vulnerable more exposed, claims expert guest
In his debut as podcast host, Darren Jones MP is joined by Torsten Bell, Caroline Nokes MP and Sir Stephen Timms MP.
13 October 2022
Alicia Kearns reacts to election as Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee
Reacting to her election as Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Alicia Kearns MP, said: “It is an honour to be elected Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, my heartfelt thanks to my colleagues across the House.
12 October 2022
Alicia Kearns elected Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee
The Speaker has announced that Alicia Kearns has been elected Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee and will take up her role with immediate effect.
12 October 2022
Delays to post-Brexit regulation posing risks to UK consumers and businesses
Committee publish report on Regulation after EU exit
12 October 2022
Government must support behaviour change to meet climate targets
The Environment and Climate Change Committee published its report - In our hands: behaviour change for climate and environmental goals
11 October 2022
Greg Clark MP elected Chair of Science and Technology Select Committee
The Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells was confirmed as Chair following an uncontested election.
11 October 2022
Select Committee podcast, Committee Corridor, returns for second series
The new host Darren Jones MP, chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, takes over from Tom Tugendhat MP.
11 October 2022
Big Ben to be tested this week ahead of permanent reconnection
Visitors to Westminster will hear Big Ben and the four quarter bells of the Elizabeth Tower being struck later this week . Find out the dates and times you'll be able to hear the world-famous bells being struck.
10 October 2022
Economists questioned on impact of mini-budget
Treasury Committee scrutinises September’s ‘mini-budget’ with leading economists
10 October 2022
Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill to hold first oral evidence session
Joint Committee to hold its first oral evidence session
07 October 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a debate on Post-Brexit fisheries management
MPs to hold a debate on post-Brexit fisheries management
07 October 2022