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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
14 July 2025
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
14 July 2025
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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.
13 July 2025
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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
13 July 2025
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
11 July 2025
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
11 July 2025
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
11 July 2025
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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
11 July 2025
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.
11 July 2025
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.
11 July 2025
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