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Chair of S4C to appear before Welsh Affairs Committee
Chair of S4C to appear before Welsh Affairs Committee
04 January 2024
The lungs of the world are collapsing at an alarming rate: EAC urges Government to act with urgency to tackle global deforestation
UK consumption is unsustainable, with the nation’s appetite for commodities including soy, cocoa, palm oil, beef and leather putting enormous pressure on forests - the EAC warns
04 January 2024
UK should break licensing “impasse” and maximise the potential of bacteria-eating, life-saving viruses
The Science, Innovation & Technology Committee calls for steps to develop the potential of bacteria-killing viruses that can provide an alternative to antibiotics
03 January 2024
Comment: Defra consultation on electrical goods recycling reforms
Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP reacts to Defra consultation on electrical goods recycling reforms
28 December 2023
Better use of community sentences would help cut crime and ease pressure on prisons
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes its report Cutting crime: better community sentences.
28 December 2023
Following Committee calls, a Ministerial group for the Arctic will be established to discuss and coordinate priorities in the region
In its report, the Committee raised concern that Arctic matters were not being met with enthusiasm at the heart of Government
28 December 2023
Including aviation emissions in Carbon Budgets, new technologies and zero carbon aircraft: EAC offers verdict to tackle emissions in aviation
Including aviation emissions in Carbon Budgets, new technologies and zero carbon aircraft: EAC offers verdict to tackle emissions in aviation
21 December 2023
MPs call for cut to football gambling adverts to shield children from exposure
MPs call for cut to football gambling adverts to shield children from exposure
21 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on new dementia treatments
MPs to hold a debate on new dementia treatments
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on a smokefree future
MPs to hold a debate on a smokefree future
20 December 2023
The House of Commons rises for Christmas Recess
The House adjourned for Christmas recess on Tuesday 19th December and will next sit on Monday 8th January at 2.30pm.
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases
MPs to hold a debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on Jewish communities and the potential merits of a British Jewish History Month
MPs to hold a debate on Jewish communities and the potential merits of a British Jewish History Month
20 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate on SEND provision and funding
MPs to hold a debate on SEND provision and funding
20 December 2023
Treasury Committee Achievements in 2023: increased savings rates, extended tax reliefs and review of Bank forecasting
Treasury Committee Achievements in 2023
20 December 2023