Unions begin High Court battle over government’s “strike-breaking” agency worker regulations
The High Court legal challenge brought by trade unions to protect the right to strike begins today (Wednesday) – with the hearing concluding tomorrow, and the result expected in a few weeks’ time...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 08:48
Extract from topical FCDO questions - May 2
Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind): Following the adoption of the global women and girls strategy...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 08:24
What the Prime Minister’s Fraud Strategy means for you
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to tackle fraud...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 08:19
New Petition "Do not require schools to tell parents their child is transgender/non-binary" reaches 10k+ signatures
There are reports that the Government is planning to introduce guidance stating that schools in England must inform parents if a young person seeks to change their name or starts wearing different uniform...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 08:16
Oral answer (Lords) on Leasehold Enfranchisement - May 2
Lord Kennedy of Southwark asked the Government what plans they have to make leasehold enfranchisement a simpler, more viable option for residential leaseholders...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 08:08
Westminster Hall debate on Terminal Illness: Early Access to Pensions - May 2
Dave Doogan (Angus) (SNP): I beg to move, that this House has considered early access to pensions for people with a terminal illness...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 08:06
Westminster Hall debate on Vaping: Under-18s - May 2
Dr Neil Hudson (Penrith and The Border) (Con): I beg to move, that this House has considered vaping among under-18s...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 08:04
Consideration of Lords message to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill - May 2
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Claire Coutinho): I beg to move, that this House agrees with the Lords in their Amendments 10B, 10C and 10D...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 07:59
Ten minute rule motion on National Minimum Wage - May 2
Paula Barker (Liverpool, Wavertree) introduced a Bill in the Commons under the Ten-Minute rule procedure to make provision about the national minimum wage. Due to lack of Parliamentary time, the bill will go no further...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 07:58
Urgent question (Commons) on UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport - May 2
Sir Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab) (Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on UK concussion guidelines for grassroots sport...
Wednesday, 3 May 2023 07:55