Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage news from UK Parliament.
Lords completes examination of Holocaust Memorial Bill
Bill reaches final stage in the Lords. Catch up
18 June 2025
Lords asks government to think again on Holocaust Memorial Bill
Members vote on proposed changes to the bill
12 June 2025
MPs launch fan-led review of live music to safeguard future industry success
CMS Committee Chair also tables amendment to planning Bill to strengthen rights of music venues in planning process
04 June 2025
Lords marks 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and Japan
Members discussed plans to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Catch up
12 May 2025
Urgent action needed to protect distinctly British content as MPs call on Government to ramp up support across film and high-end TV industry
Committee makes recommendations on tax incentives, supporting workforce, independent cinemas and meeting challenges posed by AI
09 April 2025
Holocaust Memorial Bill completes Lords committee stage
Members considered further changes as line by line scrutiny concluded. Find out more
28 March 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Railway operators, national youth strategy, the display and retention of human body parts and biodiversity in the spotlight. Catch up
14 March 2025
Lords debates impact of arts sector on jobs and growth
Members discuss contribution of creative industries to productivity, jobs and the government's growth plan. Catch up
07 February 2025
Inquiry launch: Soft power: a strategy for UK success?
Today the Foreign Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into the extent and effectiveness of the UK’s soft power.
08 January 2025
Protecting built heritage: New inquiry to examine how to safeguard historic buildings and attractions
The inquiry will examine how to prevent the loss and decline of historic buildings and other sites of heritage amid warnings of the serious financial and practical challenges many face
16 December 2024
CMS Committee welcomes Government support for voluntary levy but calls for firm deadline for industry
The CMS Committee has welcomed Government backing for a levy on arena and stadium concert tickets to support the struggling grassroots music sector but has called for Ministers to set a clear deadline for the industry to act.
14 November 2024
Holocaust Memorial Bill debated in the Lords
Members consider main purpose of bill at second reading. Catch up
05 September 2024
Lords debates the Windrush scandal and compensation scheme
Members discuss the Windrush scandal. Catch up
01 March 2024
Contribution of the arts to the economy debated in the Lords
Members discuss culture and the creative industries. Catch up
02 February 2024
Support for families and households subject of Lords debate
Quality of family life under spotlight. Catch up
11 December 2023