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UK Parliament

This section only shows news back to September 2018 (with the exception of some Committee news). To view news prior to this, please visit the news section of the UK Parliament web archive.

News from UK Parliament

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

Latest news

The latest news from across UK Parliament.

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Number of appointments has 'undone progress', says report

Specialist Adviser vacancy for EAC inquiry into 'Sustainability of the built environment'

Can you help Parliament find the best routes to net zero for future building needs?

EAC to hear from 'green' sectors and traditionally high-carbon industries on green job opportunities

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will hear from green sectors and traditionally high-carbon industries on the potential of green jobs.

Highlights from the 2019-21 session in the Lords

Read more about the House's work checking and revising legislation, debating key issues, and scrutinising the decisions and actions of the government.

Oliver Dowden pressed on progress of online harms legislation

MPs will question the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in a wide-ranging hearing on pressing issues covered by the Department.

New Member of Parliament for Hartlepool

Jill Mortimer of the Conservative Party was elected the new Member of Parliament for Hartlepool in the by-election held on Thursday 6 May 2021

Treasury Committee comments on responses to Greensill inquiry correspondence

Committee comments on responses to Greensill inquiry correspondence

Major transport infrastructure projects: appraisal and delivery

The Transport Committee will hold its second evidence session as part of its inquiry on major transport infrastructure projects.

Treasury Committee evidence sessions with Lex Greensill, FCA and David Cameron

Committee to hold evidence sessions with Lex Greensill, FCA and David Cameron

House of Lords Podcast: with Baroness Lane Fox of Soho

Martha Lane Fox talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for the future of our on- and offline lives, plus Matt and Amy discuss this year's State Opening of Parliament

Parliamentary news

The latest Parliamentary news grouped by type of Parliamentary business.

Commons news

New Member of Parliament for Hartlepool

Jill Mortimer of the Conservative Party was elected the new Member of Parliament for Hartlepool in the by-election held on Thursday 6 May 2021

Treasury Committee comments on responses to Greensill inquiry correspondence

Committee comments on responses to Greensill inquiry correspondence

Treasury Committee evidence sessions with Lex Greensill, FCA and David Cameron

Committee to hold evidence sessions with Lex Greensill, FCA and David Cameron

Committee holds fourth evidence session into inquiry

Committee to hold its fourth session as part of its inquiry into The role of Hydrogen in achieving Net Zero

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Lords news

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Number of appointments has 'undone progress', says report

Highlights from the 2019-21 session in the Lords

Read more about the House's work checking and revising legislation, debating key issues, and scrutinising the decisions and actions of the government.

House of Lords Podcast: with Baroness Lane Fox of Soho

Martha Lane Fox talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for the future of our on- and offline lives, plus Matt and Amy discuss this year's State Opening of Parliament

State Opening of Parliament 2021

The Queen's Speech on Tuesday 11 May sets out the government’s agenda for the new parliamentary session. Find out more

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Committee news

Treasury Committee comments on responses to Greensill inquiry correspondence

Committee comments on responses to Greensill inquiry correspondence

Treasury Committee evidence sessions with Lex Greensill, FCA and David Cameron

Committee to hold evidence sessions with Lex Greensill, FCA and David Cameron

Committee holds fourth evidence session into inquiry

Committee to hold its fourth session as part of its inquiry into The role of Hydrogen in achieving Net Zero

Work and Pensions Committee to question local authorities and charities

Committee to question local authorities and charities

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Bill news

Overseas operations bill concludes parliamentary stages

Lords discusses torture offences and duty of care to service personnel. Find out more

Lords votes on Fire Safety Bill as stages conclude

Lords votes on Commons decisions on the fire safety costs amendment made in the House of Lords. Find out more

Consultation launched on Hybrid Bill procedure and practice

A public consultation has been launched on Hybrid Bill procedure and practice

Financial Services Bill completes passage through Parliament

Members discuss duty of care for financial service providers. Find out more

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Regional news

The latest Parliamentary news across the different UK regions.

England

House of Lords debates coronavirus restrictions

Members consider regulations on the latest lockdown rules for England

07 January 2021

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Parliament sits on a Saturday to debate the Prime Minister's proposed Brexit deal

MPs meet to debate new Brexit deal

19 October 2019

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Inquiry launched into pavement parking

Problems caused by pavement parking see committee investigate possible solutions

Minister questioned on food waste

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions Dr Thérèse Coffey MP on food waste

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Scotland

Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for renewable energy in Scotland inquiry

The House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee is inviting applications from individuals for the role of Specialist Adviser to the Scottish Affairs Committee for its inquiry into renewable energy in Scotland

Scottish fisheries focus of Scottish Affairs session

Committee to examine the impact of Brexit for Scottish fisheries

COP26 preparations and local impact to be examined by MPs

Committee to hear evidence on preparation for COP26 UN Climate Conference in Glasgow

Scotland’s green energy credentials examined ahead of COP26

Committee launches new inquiry into Renewable energy in Scotland

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Northern Ireland

Industry representatives questioned on barriers to GB to NI animal movements

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the barriers faced by livestock farmers under the Northern Ireland Protocol

MPs to examine NI Protocol trade service

Committee to question representatives from the firms implementing a key service to ease trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Experience of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland inquiry launched

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the experience of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland

Committee wants more scrutiny of N. Ireland Brexit issues

Committee publish report on Northern Ireland Protocol: Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee Decisions and declarations of 17 December 2020

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Wales

Ministers set for questions on renewables in Wales

The Welsh Affairs Committee examines support for the development of the renewable energy industry in Wales

MPs to hear evidence from Committee Chairs on territorial constitution inquiry

The Procedure Committee will hear evidence from the chairs of the territorial select committees as part of the ongoing inquiry into the territorial constitution

Ministers face questions on Welsh rail investment

Welsh Affairs Committee examines rail infrastructure investment in Wales

Gweinidogion yn wynebu cwestiynau am fuddsoddi yn system rheilffyrdd Cymru

Pwyllgor Materion Cymru yn archwilio buddsoddiad seilwaith rheilffyrdd yng Nghymru

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