September 2022
Read all the UK Parliament news for September 2022
WEC to examine standards and regulation around cosmetic procedures
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from medical professionals and experts during the third evidence session of its inquiry into the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures.
16 July 2025
New inquiry into licensing and standards in the taxis and private-hire vehicles sectors
The Transport Committee will investigate standards for taxis and private hire vehicles, amid concern about inadequate regulation that varies from one area of the country to another
16 July 2025
What's on in the Lords 14-18 July
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 14-18 July
16 July 2025
MPs launch new inquiry to address disability employment gap
The Commons Work and Pensions Committee has launched a new inquiry, Employment support for disabled people, on how to improve the job prospects of disabled people and is calling for the views of disabled people, employers, and experts.
16 July 2025
Barnett formula fit for purpose, but more transparency needed, MPs say
Today’s report from the Scottish Affairs Committee (SAC) concludes that the Barnett formula is fit for purpose and that there is not a clear need to reform it significantly.
16 July 2025
Prisons need to have reducing reoffending as their core purpose, says Lords committee
Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes its report Better prisons: less crime
15 July 2025
Taxing the wealthy: HMRC does not know how many billionaires pay tax in the UK
PAC warns of lack of clarity over how much tax is paid or avoided by the very wealthy, as report highlights significant opportunities to collect more revenue
15 July 2025
New inquiry: Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England
Out of nearly 12 million children living in England, over 400,000 are in the social care system at any one time. Out of these, nearly 84,000 children in England are “in care” (i.e. being looked after by local authorities).
15 July 2025
Lords begins further scrutiny of Employment Rights Bill
Members discuss changes on agency workers, guaranteed hours and short-notice cancellation in report stage. Catch up
15 July 2025
BBC leadership to face questions from MPs on Gaza documentary, Glastonbury coverage and Gregg Wallace investigation
Director General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah will appear before the CMS Committee for a session on the work of the BBC, including editorial standards, and workplace culture
14 July 2025
Banijay report on Gregg Wallace: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, responds to the publication of the investigation into the behaviour of Gregg Wallace
14 July 2025
Child sexual abuse mandatory reporting duty lacks teeth – JCHR report warns
Without stronger penalties for failing to act, a new duty to report child sexual abuse may fail to have an impact, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned. Following legislative scrutiny of the Crime and Policing Bill, the Committee has proposed a number of amendments to the bill to ensure it better aligns with the UK’s human rights obligations.
13 July 2025
Financial Ombudsman Service: departure of CEO and ‘disrespectful’ actions of Chair
A new report sets out the Treasury Select Committee’s assessment of the handling of the departure of previous Chief Executive Officer, Abby Thomas, from the Financial Ombudsman Service
13 July 2025
Bank of England commits to monitoring cash acceptance on ongoing basis
The Government has confirmed that the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis following a Treasury Select Committee report published earlier this year
11 July 2025
Public Accounts Committee launches fourteen new inquiries
The Public Accounts Committee today announces its next slate of upcoming inquiries, providing scrutiny of Government spending and delivery across a range of Government Departments
11 July 2025