Industry
Industry news from UK Parliament.

Community energy like rooftop solar could power homes and make money locally - what’s stopping it?
In this second session of its inquiry into community energy, the Committee will question local energy suppliers and energy major OVO on making community energy financially viable and unlocking local energy supply.
31 March 2025

Are MPAs fit for purpose, and how can we better plan our oceans and seas to protect precious habitats?
Government ministers will answer questions from the Environmental Audit Committee on how the UK uses its seas and oceans amid rising demand from industries spanning activities from renewable energy to fishing, and Government commitments to designate 30% of the UK’s waters as protected areas by 2030.
28 March 2025

Employment Rights Bill debated by Lords
Pay and working conditions legislation discussed by members. Catch up
28 March 2025

Regional mayors questioned on government’s innovation and growth policies
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question local government, experts and innovators as it continues its inquiry into Innovation, Growth and the Regions.
27 March 2025

Chair comment: Government's candidate for Innovate UK chair
Commenting on the announcement of the Government’s preferred candidate for the next executive chair of Innovate UK.
25 March 2025

How far can a redeployed oil and gas workforce take us toward clean, secure energy?
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.
25 March 2025

Still unfinished business: BTC asks Government to ‘reflect and revise’ Post Office Horizon redress plan
The Business and Trade Committee is today taking the unusual step of asking the Government to ‘reflect and revise’ its response to its January 1st report on finally achieving long-delayed justice and redress for victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal – described as the greatest miscarriage of justice in UK history.
25 March 2025

Non-domestic rating bill concludes report stage in the Lords
Multipliers and Private Schools legislation further examined by members. Catch up
19 March 2025

EFRA Chair comments on Defra’s halting of new applications to SFI
Reacting to the news that the Government is stopping accepting new SFI applications, the Chair of the EFRA Committee, Alistair Carmichael MP, said:
12 March 2025

What are the challenges for innovators in accessing science infrastructure and finance?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question experts in the second session of its inquiry into Innovation, growth and the regions.
10 March 2025

Northumbrian Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Anglian Water and Wessex Water next to be questioned by MPs on their environmental and financial performance
The EFRA Committee holds two evidence sessions next week as part of its ‘reforming the water sector’ inquiry, quizzing the executives of Northumbrian Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water on Tuesday 11 March, and the bosses of Anglian Water and Wessex Water on Wednesday 12 March.
06 March 2025

European security inquiry: Defence Cttee focuses on challenges facing the UK’s industrial base
The Defence Committee will hold an evidence session on the UK’s contribution to European security at 10.30am, on Tuesday 4 March. The Committee will speak to industry experts from ADS Group, Make UK Defence and techUK.
28 February 2025

New inquiry: Building support for the energy transition
The ability of the Government to make difficult decisions and change the way in which energy is generated and used in the UK will depend on being able to bring people along with it.
19 February 2025

New inquiry: The Cost of Energy
In a new enquiry into energy bills, the ESNZ committee will consider how bills can be reduced for consumers - both domestic and commercial.
18 February 2025

“More questions than answers”: EAC publishes Government response on decarbonising shipping
Government Response: Net zero and UK shipping
13 February 2025