Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates Scotland's contribution to economic recovery
What is Scotland's contribution to economic recovery and renewal? Catch up
10 December 2021
Oral evidence session on critical infrastructure and climate adaptation inquiry
Committee to take oral evidence on critical national infrastructure and climate adaptation
10 December 2021
A new national plan for sport, health and wellbeing is needed to tackle inactivity says Lords Committee
The House of Lords Select Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation has today published its report calling on the Government to establish a national plan for sport, health and wellbeing.
10 December 2021
Parliaments look at harmonising friendship
Top singers in the UK Parliament are hoping to be exchanging vocal tips with their counterparts in the Parliament of Slovenia next year.
09 December 2021
Committee to appoint Sir Ernest Ryder to review Commons standards system
Committee on Standards announces its intention to appoint the Rt Hon Sir Ernest Ryder
09 December 2021
MPs to assess Coronavirus powers renewal procedures in new probe
The inquiry examines the renewal and extension processes of the Coronavirus Act.
09 December 2021
Trade and the Environment inquiry launched
International Trade Committee launches a new inquiry examining how the Government’s approach to trade interacts with its environmental goals
09 December 2021
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Mental health services for children and young people risk backward slide
Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on children and young people’s mental health
09 December 2021
Expert Panel finds Government progress to improve mental health services ‘requires improvement’
09 December 2021
Energy pricing and the future of the Energy Market inquiry launched
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee launches inquiry on Energy pricing and the future of the Energy Market
08 December 2021
Speaker sends best wishes to Indonesians affected by volcano eruption
The Speaker of the House of Commons expressed his concern for Indonesians caught up in the eruption of a volcano on Java Island, when he was visited by the island country’s ambassador.
08 December 2021
Chair Comment: Health and Care Bill, Second Reading, House of Lords
Chair welcomes support for a Health and Social Care Committee recommendation to address workforce shortages during the Health and Care Bill’s Second Reading in the House of Lords
08 December 2021
Regulation of online animal sales to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to the regulation of online animal sales
08 December 2021
Treasury Committee requests further information on FOS Action Plan
Committee requests further information on a new Action Plan to address issues at the Financial Ombudsman Service
07 December 2021