Central government
Central government news from UK Parliament.
Lords completes examination of Crown Estate Bill
Offshore wind projects legislation has third reading in the House. Catch up
19 November 2024
Great British Energy Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss long-term energy security legislation. Find out more
19 November 2024
Defence Secretary John Healey to face questions from Defence Committee
The Defence Committee will question the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt. Hon. John Healey, in his first appearance in front of the Committee. The session will take place on Thursday 21 November, at 10.30am.
15 November 2024
Defra Secretary to face MPs in first session of new EFRA Committee
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, will make his first appearance before the EFRA Committee in a public evidence session on Tuesday 19 November at 2.30pm.
14 November 2024
Football Governance Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss the key principles of football regulatory legislation. Catch up
14 November 2024
FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Philip Barton faces questions from the Foreign Affairs Committee
Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee will question Sir Philip Barton, the Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
13 November 2024
House of Lords reform debated by members
Government's policy and recent developments on Lords reform up for debate. Catch up
13 November 2024
Lords continues detailed check of Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members discuss Ofwat powers and water company fines as committee stage concludes
05 November 2024
Public Accounts Committee lays out direction of travel with 18 new inquiries
All Government Departments urged by Chair to routinely consider diversity of witnesses
31 October 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Lords debates Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members debate water industry regulator legislation. Catch up
10 October 2024
An effective Union for the common good should be priority for new Government
Constitution Committee publishes it's report 'The Governance of the Union: Consultation, Co-operation and Legislative consent'
26 September 2024
Lords debates Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill
Members discuss banking legislation at second reading. Catch up
31 July 2024
Urgent reform of Whitehall culture required to improve strategic decision making and make UK fit for the future, say MPs
MPs say now is the time to reset government capacity and quality of strategic thinking and future-proof ministerial decision-making.
28 May 2024
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill completes passage through Parliament
Post Office bill receives Royal Assent. Catch up
24 May 2024