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9 May 2025
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Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 12-15 May
15 May 2025
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Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more
1 May 2025

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ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords. Similar to annunciator screens on the Parliamentary estate, it provides constantly updated information on what's happening in both chambers.

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ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords. Similar to annunciator screens on the Parliamentary estate, it provides constantly updated information on what's happening in both chambers.

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Latest news from the House of Commons and Houses of Lords.

MPs call on Government to delay changes to inheritance tax reforms until 2027
MPs call on Government to delay changes to inheritance tax reforms until 2027
15 May 2025
Govt mission to tackle violence against women and girls requires strong action on all fronts, PAC warns
Victims and survivors continue to be let down as govt departments struggle to keep pace with the evolving nature of violence against women and girls
15 May 2025
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Modernisation Committee hears from peers as inquiry continues into accessibility of the Commons
On Tuesday 20 May the Modernisation Committee will hear from peers on the accessibility of the Commons and its procedures
15 May 2025
UK and Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Committees to hold joint session on Russian disinformation campaigns
The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a joint evidence session with the Ukrainian Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation to discuss how we strengthen the UK-Ukraine relationship and combat Russian information manipulation.
15 May 2025
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 13 May 2025
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 13 May 2025.
15 May 2025
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Renters' Rights Bill continues Lords committee stage
Members consider changes on mobility aids and Right to Buy in rural areas as detailed scrutiny set to conclude. Find out more
15 May 2025
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Developer hub
Resources for developers, including a directory of open data APIs which allow Parliamentary data to be shared publicly

Other Parliamentary resources

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Statutory Instruments
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Treaties
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Deposited papers
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MPs' Guide to Procedure
Practical, clearly written guidance on House of Commons procedure for MPs and their staff
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Erskine May
Browse and search an online version of Erskine May’s treatise on the law, privileges, proceedings

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