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Covid-19

Covid-19 news from UK Parliament.

Committee investigates long-term impact of pandemic on parents and families

The COVID-19 Committee will hear the concerns of charities who have been supporting families through the pandemic.

Joint Committee on Human Rights to take evidence on  Visiting in care homes

Committee continues to explore the Government’s response to covid-19 and the human rights implications of long lockdown

Government approach to negative body image ‘dangerous’

A new report into body image has branded the Government's approach to eating disorders and tackling poor body image potentially harmful.

New Report: Government has gathered momentum to act on food security, but must now find 'impetus'

Reaction to the pandemic has demonstrated the Government's ability to address insecurity, and should set a precedent, say EFRA Committee

Treasury Committee launches ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’ inquiry

Committee launches a new inquiry into jobs, growth, and productivity after coronavirus

Chair comments on the use of military sites for asylum accommodation

Committee publishes correspondence from the Home Office in relation to the use of former military sites for asylum accommodation

Report published on the impact of COVID-19 on courts and tribunals in England and Wales

The Constitution Committee publishes the first of three reports on the constitutional implications of COVID-19

Government failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up

A letter from the Women and Equalities Committee has criticised the Government for failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up.

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Fourth Report of Women and Equalities Committee Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services

MPs to hold a general debate on the Fourth Report of Women and Equalities Committee Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services

Lords debates Coronavirus Act powers one year on

Members debate the government's one-year report on the Coronavirus Act 2020 powers. Find out more

Awarding of student grades: Committee writes to Secretary of State with concerns over the alternative arrangements for 2021

Committee writes to Gavin Williamson to raise concerns about the alternative arrangements being put in place for awarding grades this summer

Report: Defence’s Contribution to the UK’s Pandemic Response

The Defence Committee publishes its report on the UK Armed Forces’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 23 March 2021

The Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 18 March 2021, reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response. The Committee also considered petitions which had reached over 100,000 signatures, and agreed debates for a number of petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.

Maternity and parental leave campaigners nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year

The nominees for the inaugural Petition Campaign of the Year Award have been announced.

Call for evidence in covid-19 certification inquiry

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee issues a call for evidence for a new inquiry into covid-19 certification.