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BBC leadership to face questions from MPs on Gaza documentary, Glastonbury coverage and Gregg Wallace investigation

Director General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah will appear before the CMS Committee for a session on the work of the BBC, including editorial standards, and workplace culture

Banijay report on Gregg Wallace: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP

Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, responds to the publication of the investigation into the behaviour of Gregg Wallace

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Child sexual abuse mandatory reporting duty lacks teeth – JCHR report warns

Without stronger penalties for failing to act, a new duty to report child sexual abuse may fail to have an impact, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned. Following legislative scrutiny of the Crime and Policing Bill, the Committee has proposed a number of amendments to the bill to ensure it better aligns with the UK’s human rights obligations.

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Financial Ombudsman Service: departure of CEO and ‘disrespectful’ actions of Chair

A new report sets out the Treasury Select Committee’s assessment of the handling of the departure of previous Chief Executive Officer, Abby Thomas, from the Financial Ombudsman Service

Bank of England commits to monitoring cash acceptance on ongoing basis

The Government has confirmed that the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis following a Treasury Select Committee report published earlier this year

Public Accounts Committee launches fourteen new inquiries

The Public Accounts Committee today announces its next slate of upcoming inquiries, providing scrutiny of Government spending and delivery across a range of Government Departments

New dates added for Speaker’s House tours this July

Guided tours of Speaker’s House will be available on Saturdays and selected weekdays this August

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Coming up in the Commons 14-18 July

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 14-18 July

What threat does online extremism pose to young people?

The Home Affairs Committee holds the first session of its inquiry into new forms of extremism when it takes evidence from witnesses including the Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Robin Simcox, and the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner, Lord Anderson.

UK’s Online Safety regime unable to tackle the spread of misinformation and cannot keep users safe online, MPs warn

MPs say today, in a wide-ranging report that urges the government to go further to regulate social media companies and disincentivise the viral spread of false content.

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