Parliament, government and politics
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Committees publish Bill to end exploitation in the gig economy
Work and Pensions and Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committees launch new report on modern employment
20 November 2017

Urgent action needed to end devolution stalemate on repatriation of powers
Scottish Affairs Committee report highlights concerns about impact of Brexit on devolution
19 November 2017

Sarah Clarke appointed to the role of Black Rod
Queen appoints new representative in Parliament
17 November 2017

European Union (Withdrawal) Bill report released
Exiting the European Union Committee publishes report on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
17 November 2017

Lords debates human rights and care of older people
Peers discuss support for ageing population
17 November 2017

Lords debates Universal Credit
Peers consider impact on claimants
17 November 2017

'Inappropriate powers' in Sanctions Bill says Lords Committee
Constitution Committee publishes report on Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill report
17 November 2017

Former judges explore possible impact on jurisdiction of CJEU post-Brexit
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 21 November at 11.15am
17 November 2017

This week in the Commons: 17 November 2017
A round up of this week’s business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
17 November 2017

2 Sisters and Standards in Poultry Processing report published
Environment, Foods and Rural Affairs Committee publishes report as Ranjit Singh Boparan confirms food standards commitments in writing
17 November 2017

Scrutiny of Government plans to ban landlord and letting agents fees
Communities and Local Government Committee calls for written submissions on the draft Tenant Fees Bill
16 November 2017

Employment support for carers inquiry launched
Work and Pensions Committee wants to hear from carers and their employers about support available
16 November 2017

Lords debates NHS overseas visitors regulations
Impact on ethnic minorities and vulnerable groups on agenda
16 November 2017

Government response on Licensing Act published
Licensing Act 2003 Committee report receives Government response
16 November 2017

Quality of apprenticeships and skills training inquiry launched
Education Committee calls for written submissions on the quality of apprenticeships and skills training
16 November 2017