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Latest news from Parliament, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Committees.

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The latest news from across UK Parliament.

Parliamentary news

The latest Parliamentary news grouped by type of Parliamentary business.

Commons news

Committee of Privileges membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the full membership of the Committee of Privileges.
05 November 2024
Procedure Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Procedure Committee.
05 November 2024
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee membership appointed  
The House of Commons has completed its formal appointment of members to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
05 November 2024
Speaker News: Lookback at the week commencing 28 October 2024
Look back at some highlights from the week commencing 28 October from the Speaker of the House of Commons.
05 November 2024
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Lords news

What's on in the Lords 4-6 November
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
05 November 2024
Lords private members' bills in the 2024-25 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2024-25 session of Parliament.
05 November 2024
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords
Detailed examination of bill continues at report stage. Catch up
05 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
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Committee news

Committee of Privileges membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the full membership of the Committee of Privileges.
05 November 2024
Procedure Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Procedure Committee.
05 November 2024
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee membership appointed  
The House of Commons has completed its formal appointment of members to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
05 November 2024
Unacceptable levels of shop theft causing serious harm to society
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes a letter to the Minister for Policing, Crime and Fire Prevention, Dame Diana Johnson MP, after conducting an inquiry into shop theft.
05 November 2024
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Bill news

Lords private members' bills in the 2024-25 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2024-25 session of Parliament.
05 November 2024
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords
Detailed examination of bill continues at report stage. Catch up
05 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
Arbitration Bill to complete Lords scrutiny
Members discuss mediation legislation at third reading. Find out more
01 November 2024
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Regional news

The latest Parliamentary news across the different UK regions.

England

Lords debates state of local government
Members discuss case for reinvigoration of local democracy. Catch up
16 June 2023
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House of Lords Podcast: protecting children and the Union
We speak to Baroness Kidron about her work protecting children online and to Baroness Taylor of Bolton and Lord Dunlop about strengthening the Union.
28 January 2022
Government should press ahead with devolution agenda, say MPs
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes a report on the progress of devolution
01 October 2021
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How should England be governed? MPs hears from Metro Mayors and Councils
MPs hears from Metro Mayors Andy Burnham and Jamie Driscoll
05 July 2021
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Scotland

Patricia Ferguson elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
Patricia Ferguson MP elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
12 September 2024
Interparliamentary Forum February 2024 Meeting
The Interparliamentary Forum met for the fifth time on Thursday 29th February. Find out what was discussed
04 March 2024
MPs look at Civil Service’s dual role supporting UK and Scottish Governments
Scottish Affairs Committee launches inquiry on Intergovernmental Relations: The Civil Service
29 February 2024
Former First Ministers to discuss intergovernmental relations with Scottish Affairs Committee in 2024
All living former First Ministers of Scotland - Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond, Jack McConnell and Henry McLeish - will give oral evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee
09 January 2024
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Northern Ireland

Tonia Antoniazzi elected as Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Tonia Antoniazzi elected as Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
09 September 2024
Findings of inquiry to address defence spending disparities for NI published
Findings of inquiry to address defence spending disparities for NI published
24 May 2024
Committee writes to NI Secretary on potential implications for Northern Ireland of leaving the ECHR
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair, Sir Robert Buckland, has outlined concerns it heard from witnesses over the potential implications of the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) for Northern Ireland, in a letter to the Government today.
24 May 2024
Findings of Renewable Energy in Northern Ireland inquiry published
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published the findings of its Renewable Energy in Northern Ireland inquiry.
23 May 2024
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Wales

Y 'pedwar banc mwyaf' i roi tystiolaeth ar gynlluniau ar gyfer eu canghennau ar y stryd fawr
Yr wythnos hon, bydd Aelodau Seneddol yn craffu ar ‘bedwar banc mwyaf’ y DU ynghylch eu hymrwymiad i gynnal mynediad at wasanaethau bancio ar y stryd fawr yng Nghymru
20 May 2024
‘Big Four’ banks to give evidence on plans for high street branches
This week MPs will scrutinise the UK’s ‘Big Four’ banks on their commitment to maintaining access to high street banking services in Wales
20 May 2024
Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor yn annog gweithredu ar "sgandal" posibl llygredd o fwyngloddiau metel
Gallwch ddarllen y llythyr ar wefan y Pwyllgor
10 May 2024
Committee Chair urges action on potential metal mine pollution “scandal”
The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee Stephen Crabb has written to the Welsh Government, asking them to consider taking further action on pollution from abandoned metal mines
09 May 2024
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