Parliament, government and politics
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MPs to consider experiences of Universal Credit and welfare reform in Scotland
How have people in Scotland been affected by the roll-out of Universal Credit and welfare reforms?
15 January 2021

Coming up in the Commons: 18-22 January
Wondering what's happening next week in the House of Commons? From bills to oral questions, our business highlights will keep you on top of everything coming up in the Chamber.
15 January 2021

Mel Stride comments on Supreme Court ruling on business interruption insurance
Comments come in response to Supreme Court judgement in the Financial Conduct Authority's business interruption insurance test case
15 January 2021

BBC soft power, G7 and more in Lords questions
Members continue to question government action Monday 18 to Thursday 21
15 January 2021

NI Secretary quizzed on Brexit impact on NI-GB trade and security
Brandon Lewis questioned by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on the implications of Brexit
15 January 2021

Inquiry on the future UK-EU relations on trade in services launched
The EU Services Sub-Committee today invites written contributions to its new inquiry into the future of UK-EU relations on trade in services.
15 January 2021

Lords asks government to think again on Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
Members vote on disclosure of information
15 January 2021

Lords debates non-domestic ratings bills
Members discuss rating lists and public lavatories
15 January 2021

BEIS Secretary of State and COP 26 President to appear before Committee
BEIS Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng and Alok Sharma, COP 26 President to appear before Committee
15 January 2021

Lords examines Trade Bill at third reading
Devolved administrations on agenda
15 January 2021

Concerted Government effort could improve health in old age, finds Lords Committee
Science and Technology Committee publish report "Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living"
15 January 2021

Transport experts and officials to be questioned on reforming public transport after the pandemic
MPs to examine lessons from other governments and transport authorities on their responses to the covid-19 pandemic
14 January 2021

Petitions Committee Chair urges Government to urgently make plans to restart petitions debates
Committee Chair disappointment over lack of virtual debates while Westminster Hall is closed
14 January 2021

Committee approves appointment of Antony Jenkins and John Taylor to Prudential Regulation Committee
The Treasury Committee publishes two reports on the appointments of Antony Jenkins and John Taylor to the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Committee
14 January 2021

MPs call in top record labels Sony, Warner and Universal in music streaming inquiry
Committee to question major record labels as part of inquiry into the economics of music streaming
14 January 2021