Small businesses
Small businesses news from UK Parliament.
Lords concludes examination of Non-Domestic Rating Bill
Final chance to ‘tidy-up’ bill. Catch up
17 October 2023
MPs launch inquiry into the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises
The Treasury Committee today launches a new inquiry into small business access to finance and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending.
03 July 2023
Business Committee to examine how government can help firms embrace new technology
Committee to examine the Government's help to grow scheme in a one-off session
13 May 2022
Treasury and British Business Bank questioned on Covid loan fraud
The Treasury Committee questions senior officials from the Treasury and the British Business Bank
26 April 2022
Professional Qualifications Bill completes passage through parliament
Members consider Commons changes on consultation with devolved authorities. Catch up
06 April 2022
Lords debates two private members' bills
Members discuss new draft laws on minimum age for marriage and taxi access for disabled passengers. Catch up
04 April 2022
Lords debates Spring Statement
Members discuss UK economy following Chancellor of Exchequer's statement on 23 March.
01 April 2022
Supporting high streets - Levelling Up Committee Chair writes to Government on impact of ending commercial evictions ban
The Chair’s letter follows the Committee’s report with recommendations to help support high streets following the Covid pandemic
29 March 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Taiwan democracy, new peerages, Northern Ireland and older workers. Catch up
04 March 2022
Lords debates rising cost of household energy
Members discuss cost of living and the role of the consumer protection regulatory regime in energy markets. Catch up
04 February 2022
Investment inquiry to hear from NI manufacturing and engineering sectors
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee takes evidence from NI Economy Minister Gordon Lyons on UK Government and NI Executive plans for investment in Northern Ireland’s economy.
28 January 2022
Business Committee quizzes Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom chiefs
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee holds an evidence session on Tuesday 1 February
27 January 2022
High Streets: The Government must learn lessons from Covid to build back better
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has published a report on the future of our high streets
10 December 2021
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Telecommunications (Security) Bill completes passage through the Lords
Members consider Commons amendments including network diversification. Catch up
16 November 2021