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Social services news from UK Parliament.
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Scrutiny of Terrorism Bill continues in the Lords
Members discuss changes on unreasonable costs and security plans as committee stage recommences. Catch up
06 February 2025
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Are prisons and probation working in Wales? MPs launch inquiry
A cross-party committee of MPs has today launched an inquiry into how prisons, probation and rehabilitation are delivered in Wales.
06 February 2025
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Apprenticeships bill has report stage in the Lords
Further scrutiny of apprenticeships bill concludes at report stage. Catch up
06 February 2025
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Failings in FCA proposals to publish enforcement investigations highlighted by Committee report
Financial Services Regulation Committee publishes its report ‘Naming and shaming: how not to regulate’.
06 February 2025
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MPs to debate a petition on inheritance tax relief for working farms
MPs will debate a petition relating to inheritance tax relief for working farms.
05 February 2025
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Industrial Strategy for Clean Power : How can UK plc capture its fair share of the economic potential of the energy transition?
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee launches a one-off hearing on the UK’s Industrial Strategy for Clean Power
05 February 2025
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Mission Control: can the UK really reach its Clean Power 2030 goal?
Committee questions the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero’s “Mission Control” unit
05 February 2025
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Retrofit failures: How do we move forward on warm homes?
Committee hears from witnesses with direct experience of insulation failures
05 February 2025
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Lords resumes scrutiny of National Insurance Contributions Bill
Members consider changes to draft law on national insurance contributions. Find out more
05 February 2025
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Transport Committee seeks clarity on Govt’s plans to solve driving tests turmoil
Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury MP has written a letter to the Government seeking further information on its plans to bring down waiting times for driving test slots.
05 February 2025
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Comment: Government investment in flood defences
EAC Chair Toby Perkins reacts to the announcement that £2.65 billion will be spent on flood defences in the next two years.
05 February 2025
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Grey belt policy having only a marginal impact at best
Chair of Built Environment Committee writes to Government after inquiry about the grey belt
05 February 2025
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Renters' Rights Bill on Lords agenda
Housing legislation debated by members at second reading. Catch up
05 February 2025
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Asylum accommodation: Dysfunctional culture at Home Office must be confronted
Report into former HMP Northeye finds expert advice ignored and mistakes repeated
05 February 2025
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Committee Chair: Government must put money where its mouth is on nutrition
International Development Committee Chair calls for action to fund nutrition-focused programmes around the world
04 February 2025