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Potential impact of the Online Safety Bill

This research report is an update to the final stage impact assessment published in 2022 - and reflects several major policy changes made during passage of the Online Safety Bill...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 09:08

Committee stage (Lords) (day 2) of the Crown Estate Bill - Oct 22

Earl Russell (LD): My Lords, this amendment would simply require the Secretary of State to review the impact of this Act on the size of the sovereign grant...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 07:24

Oral answer (Lords) on Waste: Incineration - Oct 22

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb asked the Government whether they plan to implement the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation to pause permission for new incineration plants to allow for a review of the treatment of residual waste...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 07:20

Oral answer (Lords) on Schools: Absenteeism - Oct 22

Lord Young of Cookham asked the Government what steps they are taking to reduce absenteeism in schools...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 07:18

Commons statement on Sentencing Review and Prison Capacity - Oct 22

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Shabana Mahmood): With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on how the Government will address the crisis in our prisons, not just today, but for years to come...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 07:13

Renters' Rights Bill: Public bill committee transcripts - Oct 22

The Renters' Rights Bill began its committee stage in the Commons and will continue on Oct 24...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 07:10

Early sight of oral questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on Oct 28

Mike Tapp (Dover and Deal): What steps her Department is taking to increase the supply of housing...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 06:31

Trade Secretary launches new fund to unlock multi-billion exports boost

The UK’s pharmaceutical industry will find it easier to sell innovative medicines in huge markets like Brazil and around the world thanks to a new fund to cut red tape and boost exports...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 02:09

Government pledges to make UK ‘top destination for women’s sport investment’ following record-breaking summit

Women’s sport in the UK is set for a massive boost as the Government announces a scheme to drive investment in elite clubs and leagues across the country, as part of a new pledge...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 02:04

Crashes rise 11% in fortnight after autumn clock change – AA

The AA is advising drivers to be more vigilant ahead of the clocks going back an hour on Sunday 27 October, as crashes rise by 11% in the two weeks following the change...

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 00:01