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How will welfare changes impact health and worklessness? Committee to take evidence
The Work and Pensions Committee will take evidence from disability campaigners, and academic and health industry experts on the impact that proposals to change incapacity and disability benefits will have on health and worklessness.
02 May 2025

Coming up in the Commons 6-9 May
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 6-9 May
02 May 2025

JCNSS Chair responds to M&S and Co-op cyber attacks
The Chair of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has responded to news that major retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op have faced cyber attacks in recent days.
02 May 2025

New Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby
Sarah Pochin of the Reform Party was elected the new Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby in the by-election held in that constituency on Thursday 1 May 2025
02 May 2025

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss draft legislation to improve school education and children's social care. Catch up
02 May 2025

What's on in the Lords 28 April-1 May
Discover the business in the House of Lords between 28 April - 1 May
02 May 2025

Unpacking The Evidence: a new podcast from the House of Lords
Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more
01 May 2025

Youth Engagement Programme 2024-25 nitrogen inquiry
Environment and Climate Change Committee Youth Engagement Programme 2024-25 nitrogen inquiry
01 May 2025

Great British Energy Bill receives Royal Assent
Members agree new government amendment on modern slavery in supply chains. Catch up
01 May 2025

Lords asks government to think again on Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
Further changes to the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill begins at report stage. Catch up
01 May 2025

Committee on Standards Second Report of Session 2024-25: Andrew Bridgen
Committee on Standards releases a report on the conduct of the former Member of Parliament Andrew Bridgen.
01 May 2025

Apprenticeships bill receives Royal Assent
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill completes passage through Parliament. Catch up
01 May 2025

Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in the Lords
Property rights of crypto-currency and non-fungible tokens debated by members. Catch up
01 May 2025

Comment: Climate Change Committee report on progress in adapting to climate change
The Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee has responded to today’s report from the Climate Change Committee on the UK’s progress in adapting to climate change.
30 April 2025

MPs to examine boosting pension funds’ UK investment
MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee will question pension industry leaders and finance think tanks on pension funds’ UK investments and how to boost them.
30 April 2025