Industrial relations

Ahead of the landmark "EU reset” summit on Monday 19 May the BTC is publishing its three pillars for negotiation to kickstart new, security and growth-driving relations with the European Union.  

The Business & Trade Committee will this week throw new light on the threat to UK economic security with hearings that convene some of the country’s top security experts from the public, private and investment sectors.  

The Committee has written urgently to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to set out 5 tests for a strategy to support the UK steel industry ahead of Donald Trump’s self-styled “Liberation Day” potentially imposing widespread tariff barriers to global trade.

Pay and working conditions legislation discussed by members. Catch up

Evidence in this inquiry has revealed the scale of the challenge to create the UK workforce to deliver the Clean Energy Mission and to de-carbonise homes and businesses.

Members take chance to 'tidy up' text of draft law at third reading. Catch up

Members vote on period product safety and alcohol measurements as further scrutiny concludes. Catch up

Ahead of the upcoming Spending Review, the BTC is today launching the first inquiry in a programme of work over this Parliament on the Industrial Strategy, seeking views on the best mix of public investment and the basis for Government investment decisions. 

Final day of committee stage for the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill. Find out more

Members discuss consequences of shop theft on workers, the community and local economies. Catch up

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds appeared before the Committee yesterday, Tuesday 26 November, just as the closure of the Vauxhall plant in Luton was publicly announced.

The Business and Trade Committee is launching its first call for evidence in a major new inquiry into the Government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill.

Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up