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Government’s proposals do not go far enough to tackle ‘increasing threat’ from NCII, WEC warns
Urgent legislative change is required to tackle the ‘increasing threat’ from non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse and better protect victims, the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has warned following the Government’s response to its report.
19 May 2025

UK Engagement with Space Committee visits Harwell Space Cluster
Harwell Space Cluster visited by House of Lords committee
19 May 2025

EAC Chair comments on Government’s response to Office for Environmental Protection’s review of EPPS duty
The Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has commented on the Government’s response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS).
19 May 2025

Mental Health Bill reforms welcome but should go further – JCHR finds
In a report published today following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.
19 May 2025

Foreign Affairs Committee: UK Gov’t lack of vision on UK-EU reset a barrier to progress
In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Foreign Affairs Committee criticises the perceived absence of a strategic vision from the Government and a lack of “pitch” from the UK on the future of the UK-EU relationship.
17 May 2025

Coming up in the Commons 19-22 May
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 19-22 May
16 May 2025

Women and Equalities Committee to hear evidence on misogyny, the manosphere and online content
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from academics and experts in Parliament on Wednesday, 21 May during the second session of its new inquiry into Misogyny: the manosphere and online content.
16 May 2025

What's on in the Lords 19-22 May
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 19-22 May
16 May 2025

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill set for Lords committee stage
Line by line scrutiny commences. Find out more
16 May 2025

Lords debates new nuclear energy proposals
Members consider draft National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation. Find out more
16 May 2025
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Commons news

Government’s proposals do not go far enough to tackle ‘increasing threat’ from NCII, WEC warns
Urgent legislative change is required to tackle the ‘increasing threat’ from non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse and better protect victims, the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has warned following the Government’s response to its report.
19 May 2025

EAC Chair comments on Government’s response to Office for Environmental Protection’s review of EPPS duty
The Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has commented on the Government’s response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS).
19 May 2025

Mental Health Bill reforms welcome but should go further – JCHR finds
In a report published today following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.
19 May 2025

Foreign Affairs Committee: UK Gov’t lack of vision on UK-EU reset a barrier to progress
In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Foreign Affairs Committee criticises the perceived absence of a strategic vision from the Government and a lack of “pitch” from the UK on the future of the UK-EU relationship.
17 May 2025
Lords news

Mental Health Bill reforms welcome but should go further – JCHR finds
In a report published today following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.
19 May 2025

What's on in the Lords 19-22 May
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 19-22 May
16 May 2025

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill set for Lords committee stage
Line by line scrutiny commences. Find out more
16 May 2025

Lords debates new nuclear energy proposals
Members consider draft National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation. Find out more
16 May 2025
Committee news

Government’s proposals do not go far enough to tackle ‘increasing threat’ from NCII, WEC warns
Urgent legislative change is required to tackle the ‘increasing threat’ from non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse and better protect victims, the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has warned following the Government’s response to its report.
19 May 2025

UK Engagement with Space Committee visits Harwell Space Cluster
Harwell Space Cluster visited by House of Lords committee
19 May 2025

EAC Chair comments on Government’s response to Office for Environmental Protection’s review of EPPS duty
The Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has commented on the Government’s response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS).
19 May 2025

Mental Health Bill reforms welcome but should go further – JCHR finds
In a report published today following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.
19 May 2025
Bill news

Data (Use and Access) Bill returns to the Lords
Members discuss Commons insistence on final changes as 'ping pong' continues. Find out more
16 May 2025

Sentencing guidelines bill enters Lords committee stage
Members consider changes on protected characteristics, reducing reoffending and impact on existing case law. Find out more
16 May 2025

Renters' Rights Bill concludes Lords committee stage
Members consider changes on mobility aids, no-fault evictions and Right to Buy in rural areas as detailed scrutiny wraps up. Find out more
16 May 2025

Employment Rights Bill resumes Lords committee stage
Members discuss employer duties on harassment, protection from discrimination and more as detailed scrutiny continues. Read more
16 May 2025
Regional news
The latest Parliamentary news across the different UK regions.
England

Council finances in England - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes written evidence submissions
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has published the written evidence submissions for its inquiry looking at whether the local government finance system in England is fit for purpose.
19 February 2025

A business plan for Britain: BTC reports on UK business priorities for growth
In the weeks running up to Christmas the newly reformed Business and Trade Committee undertook a unique national engagement programme.
13 February 2025

HCLG Committee presses Angela Rayner, Secretary of State, on the impact of housing benefits rates freeze, building safety, and English Devolution
Florence Eshalomi, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has written to Rt Hon Angela Rayner, Secretary of State, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), to raise concerns about the impact of the freezing of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates.
23 January 2025

Lords debates state of local government
Members discuss case for reinvigoration of local democracy. Catch up
16 June 2023
Scotland

Grangemouth: Committee to question Petroineos, INEOS and EY on Project Willow
The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine the future of the Grangemouth oil refinery as part of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition.
27 March 2025

Lords scrutiny of Church of Scotland bill concludes
Consideration completed on draft law to allow Roman Catholics to be appointed as Church of Scotland Lord High Commissioners. Catch up
25 March 2025

Scotland Secretary Ian Murray faces committee scrutiny
The Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP will be questioned by MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee on Tuesday 25 March at 14.30.
21 March 2025

Chair comment: Project Willow
20 March 2025
Northern Ireland

MPs set out funding solutions to help solve Northern Ireland public service crisis
MPs are urging the UK Government to rethink both the levels and mechanisms for funding public services in Northern Ireland amid warnings of the impact the continuing state of crisis is having on people’s quality of life.
07 April 2025

Lords Committee announces inquiry on Northern Ireland’s voice in context of Windsor Framework
Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee launches inquiry
13 March 2025

Report: Proposal for a Draft Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2024
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 was introduced to address the legacy of the Troubles and promote reconciliation.
28 February 2025

New Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee established
New Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee appointed.
31 January 2025
Wales

MPs to hear from vice-chancellors on challenges facing universities in Wales
Vice-chancellors or senior representatives from Wales’ nine universities are to appear before MPs in a one-off session examining the current financial and other challenges faced by thehigher education sector.
15 May 2025

Welsh Affairs Committee writes to Executive Director of HMPPS Wales over Parc prison concerns
The Welsh Affairs Committee has written privately to the Executive Director of HMPPS Wales, outlining concerns around the pace of reforms and improvements at HMP Parc.
12 May 2025

Committee endorses Delyth Evans as new S4C Chair
Mae’r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig wedi cymeradwyo Delyth Evans fel yr ymgeisydd a ffefrir gan y Llywodraeth i Gadeirio’r darlledwr Cymraeg, S4C.
25 April 2025

Pwyllgor yn cymeradwyo Delyth Evans fel Cadeirydd newydd S4C
Mae’r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig wedi cymeradwyo Delyth Evans fel yr ymgeisydd a ffefrir gan y Llywodraeth i Gadeirio’r darlledwr Cymraeg, S4C.
25 April 2025
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