Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
FCA and FOS sent letters by MPs on departure of Chief Ombudsman
The Treasury Committee has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) about the circumstances which surrounded the departure of the Chief Ombudsman, Abby Thomas, last week.
11 February 2025
CMS Chair calls out Government’s response on Taliban’s ban of women cricketers
The Committee has published a letter regarding the Government’s stance on boycotting international sporting events
11 February 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: call for evidence
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: call for evidence
11 February 2025
ESNZ Chair Bill Esterson questions to Ofgem on rule-breaking back-billing
An investigation by the BBC’s Moneybox consumer finance programme has uncovered credible evidence of potentially widespread problems with energy back-billing
10 February 2025
MPs to hold a debate on the prevention of cardiovascular disease
On Thursday 13 February in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the prevention of cardiovascular disease
10 February 2025
Bank outages: Committee demands answers from banks and building societies following Barclays IT failure
The Treasury Committee has written to CEOs at nine banks and building societies to request information on the scale and impact of IT failures over the last two years
10 February 2025
The Traitors: BBC Scotland writes to committee about regional production
The Scottish Affairs Committee today publishes correspondence from Hayley Valentine, Director of BBC Scotland, following her appearance in front of the committee in January.
10 February 2025
Committee examines the case for Glasgow’s pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility
The Scottish Affairs Commitee will begin its inquiry into Glasgow’s pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) by hearing from public health and substance abuse specialists.
10 February 2025
Westminster Committee visits Isle of Wight as part of its inquiry on adult social care
Parliament’s Health and Social Care Select Committee this week conducted a visit to the Isle of Wight, to explore the provision of health and social care on the island, as part of its Adult Social Care Reform: The Cost of Inaction inquiry.
07 February 2025
Speaker’s LGBT+ History Month event hears moving testimony
A senior soldier in the Armed Forces and an MP in the House of Commons told an LGBT+ History Month event at Speaker’s House of their relief that they no longer have to hide their sexuality.
07 February 2025
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: call for evidence
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: call for evidence
07 February 2025
Coming up in the Commons 10-14 February
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 10-14 February
07 February 2025
Speaker awarded Blue Peter badge as part of ‘save the planet’ programme
A presentation to Parliament of ideas for saving the planet by winners of the Blue Peter Earthshot competition was hailed ‘genuinely exciting’ by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
07 February 2025
Committee to question Science Minister, Sir Patrick Vallance
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question the Minister for Science, Lord Vallance, in a wide-ranging session on his responsibilities in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and his aims for this parliament.
07 February 2025
Insect decline: Committee writes to DEFRA to seek clarity as it publishes government response
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee today publishes the government’s response to its predecessor committee’s report on insect decline and food security, and writes to the government with further questions.
07 February 2025