Incomes and poverty
Incomes and poverty news from UK Parliament.
Treasury Committee questions economists and energy experts on cost of living support
The session is part of the committee's scrutiny of the Government’s cost of living support package
07 June 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the two child limit of working tax credits and universal credit
MPs to hold a general debate on the two child limit of working tax credits and universal credit
19 April 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Northern Ireland relations, levelling-up in the South West, tax gap estimates and the Iran nuclear deal in four short debates. Catch up
08 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 Spring Statement
Members discuss UK economy following Chancellor of Exchequer's statement on 23 March.
01 April 2022
Treasury Committee Chair comments on Spring Statement
Rt. Hon. Mel Stride MP comments on the Chancellor's Spring Statement
23 March 2022
Lords examines Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill at third reading
Final chance to 'tidy-up' bill in the Lords. Catch up
16 March 2022
National Insurance Contributions Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill completes all stages and receives Royal Assent. Catch up
15 March 2022
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
08 February 2022
Treasury Committee looks into cost of living squeeze
The Treasury Committee holds an evidence session on Monday 31 January.
27 January 2022
Lack of guidance for pension savers risks freedoms ‘failure’, MPs warn
The work and pensions committee publishes a report on protecting pension savers
18 January 2022
Lords debates Scotland's contribution to economic recovery
What is Scotland's contribution to economic recovery and renewal? Catch up
10 December 2021
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Five short debates in the Lords
Afghanistan, financial fraud, NHS negligence costs and more under discussion. Catch up
03 December 2021
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill completes passage through Lords
Members consider Commons amendments. Catch up
17 November 2021