Economy and finance
Economy and finance news from UK Parliament.
International Trade Committee launches inquiry on ‘COP26 and International Trade’
The inquiry comes as the UK prepares to host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow
22 July 2021
Lords votes on Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill
Members vote on ground rents and financial impact for leaseholders. Catch up
21 July 2021
Office for Budget Responsibility questioned on Fiscal Risks Report
The Treasury Committee hears from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) in an evidence session on Wednesday 21 July
20 July 2021
Lords continues detailed check of Telecommunications (Security) Bill
Members discuss long-term strategy on telecommunications security and resilience and more as line by line examination continues. Catch up
16 July 2021
Bank of England must spell out the risks of quantitative easing, says Lords report
The Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report ‘Quantitative easing: a dangerous addiction?’
16 July 2021
Committee hold hearings on appointments to Bank of England committees
The Treasury Committee explores the appointees’ views on risks to the financial system
15 July 2021
Seafood and meat exports to the EU: MPs call on Government to 'adopt pragmatic stance'
Committee publish Government response to the Committee's report on Seafood and meat exports to the EU
12 July 2021
Committee to hear from economics experts on ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’
Committee to hold the opening session of its inquiry into ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus
08 July 2021
Concerns expressed about Government’s Plan for Growth
The Industry and Regulators Committee has written to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Kemi Badenoch MP, with its initial concerns about the Government’s Plan for Growth.
05 July 2021
Lords debates UK foreign aid
Members debate UK aid spending. Find out more
02 July 2021
Committee publishes correspondence from David Cameron and Lex Greensill
Treasury Committee also publishes correspondence from The Bond & Credit Co.
29 June 2021
Lords debates trade deals with Cameroon and Ghana
Interim partnership agreements in the spotlight. Find out more
28 June 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss wellbeing, whistleblowing and cheating services for students. Learn more
28 June 2021
International Trade Committee reports on digital trade and data
The International Trade Committee has today published its report on Digital Trade and Data
28 June 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more
25 June 2021