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Skills England chiefs to face Education Committee on shaping the workforce
 The Education Committee will question the leaders of Skills England about progress with establishing the Government agency, which Ministers hope will increase the take up of apprenticeships, tackle skills shortages in key sectors and drive economic growth.
17 April 2025
The House of Commons Chamber viewed from above, with MPs sat on benches and Keir Starmer MP speaking at the despatch box.
Coming up in the Commons 22-25 April
Find out what's coming up in the Commons 22-25 April
17 April 2025
How will the Government deliver environmental protections alongside growth? Answers sought from Environment Secretary
Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, has written to the Secretary of State seeking additional information
16 April 2025
Delivering 1.5m new homes and investing in public infrastructure - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence for land value capture inquiry
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at land value capture policies.
14 April 2025
The House of Commons Chamber viewed through the doors. The Speakers' green chair is in the centre of the image and green benches are on each side of the Chamber.
House of Commons recalled on Saturday 12 April
The House of Commons will sit on Saturday 12 April to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded
11 April 2025
BBC World Service journalists: death by a thousand cuts
The Foreign Affairs Committee is today publishing written evidence by a group of BBC World Service (former and current) journalists, on the impact of cuts to the World Service.
11 April 2025
Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK
he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.
10 April 2025
Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?
10 April 2025
Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry
Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI
09 April 2025
EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach
Inquiry launch: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
09 April 2025
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