We’ve launched an inquiry into Scotland’s whisky industry to explore how trade policy, tariffs and domestic regulation are affecting the sector. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...

Our Chair Florence Eshalomi questioned the Secretary of State Steve Reed at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on whether bids will be on hold for the Social and Affordable Housing Programme, and if funding will still be allocated over the summer.

MPs on the Treasury Committee have consented to the appointment of Professor Jonathan Haskel as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility. Read the full report 👇 https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/158/treasury-committee/news/217036/jonathan-haskel-approved-by-mps-as-chair-of-the-obr/

We’ve launched an inquiry into how we can revitalise our high streets, from looking at the types of retail and services sought by communities, approaches to regeneration, and scrutiny of government measures in place to support high streets.

The Health and Social Care Committee is urging the government to prioritise preventing obesity in future generations over the interests of the food and drink industry. Our report lays out how to fix our food environment.

Racial inequality in the homelessness system lacks recognition and there is an absence of specific measures to address it. The Women and Equalities Committee has published a report on Black people's experiences of homelessness. Read the report: https://ow.ly/VVab50ZnnSo

The Welsh Affairs Committee is concerned by the lack of urgency on cross-border healthcare, leaving patients at risk of falling through the gaps. | Rydym yn bryderus am y diffyg brys ynghylch gofal iechyd trawsffiniol, sy'n gadael cleifion mewn perygl o syrthio trwy'r bylchau.

The government does not have a complete plan to tackle financial exclusion. MPs on the Treasury Committee have published a report arguing that more is needed if the UK is serious about tackling financial exclusion. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/15...

The Home Affairs Committee held engagement workshops exploring public preferences on reducing legal immigration with @demos-uk.bsky.social and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. We'll be publishing a report on what we found soon, but in meantime watch our short explainer video 👇

Are water companies getting around the ban on bosses' bonuses? In our session with Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, told our Chair Alistair Carmichael that legislation may need updating to uphold the ban.

Could you see yourself living in an historic building? A new Culture, Media and Sport Committee report says the government could create up to 670,000 new homes by reusing vacant heritage buildings. Read more on our website 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/37...

The CEO of Oak National Academy warns that, while AI has significant potential in education, consideration must be given to the safeguarding risks associated with its use, particularly when AI is used to discuss sensitive topics.

Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP tells the Treasury Committee about how the relationship between the Ministry of Defence and HM Treasury has changed during the process of agreeing the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) ⬇️

The Joint Committee on Human Rights is carrying out legislative scrutiny of the Government's Asylum and Immigration Bill. Send us your written evidence to aid with our scrutiny of the Bill by 1 September: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9927/legislative-scrutiny-immigration-and-asylum-bill/

In a session on housing conditions in England, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook was clear that the long-term solution to ‘heartbreaking’ instances of children living in overcrowded homes is increased housing supply.

In a new report, the Public Accounts Committee warns HMRC must do more to tackle multinational profit shifting, speed up investigations and ensure enforcement powers and technology investments deliver results. Read the report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

Baroness Lane-Fox tells the Business and Trade Committee that policymakers should focus on the benefits AI can bring to industry while ensuring equal access, helping businesses remain competitive ⬇️

In our session with the Secretary of State Liz Kendall at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, said she recognised researchers' frustration at the handling of funding decisions for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and committed to funding the sector.

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry into how the tax system can support hospitality and tourism. With VAT reduced in the Republic of Ireland this month, MPs will examine aligning the rate in NI and other boosting measures.

New Director General of the BBC, Matt Brittin, tells MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee that iPlayer could become Britain's "sovereign streaming platform" 👇

The Women and Equalities Committee heard from umpires and referees across tennis 🎾 judo 🥋 and football ⚽, who told MPs about what changes could get more women into officiating roles. Watch Sian Massey-Ellis MBE, Alison Hughes MBE and Lisa Rivers give us their thoughts.

In the final session of the Business and Trade Committee's inquiry, we will look at the current and predicted impacts of AI on the UK labour market, including job quality, wages, workforce transitions and skills needs. Wednesday 8 July, 2.30pm Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/t1OckTp5OqY

MPs on the Home Affairs Committee visited the Port of Dover to look at the operation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). For passengers who do not need a visa to enter the EU, the EES requires them to register biometric data when they first travel through an EU border.

New BBC Director-General Matt Brittin will make his debut in front of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee as we continue our work examining the future of the corporation and how it should be governed, regulated and funded. Wednesday 8 July, 10am https://www.youtube.com/live/RSjKudTMgpM

The Public Accounts Committee and the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee are holding a joint evidence session to scrutinise problems with the Civil Service Pension Scheme. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/27514/...

The student loans system is broken. MPs on the Treasury Committee argue that governments have taken the politically convenient option of loading burdens on to younger generations. Watch to learn our key findings 👇

Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee Dame Caroline Dinenage has called on FIFA to urgently explain its decision to suspend the one match ban given to the USA’s Folarin Balogun👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/37...

We will examine the police response to recent disorder in Northern Ireland and also scrutinise management of migration within the Common Travel Area. Watch the public hearing on YouTube at 2.30pm on 7 July: https://www.youtube.com/live/HMsOar-cPL4

The UK’s multi-billion-pound conference, exhibition and trade fair sector risks falling behind overseas competitors and unless there is a new commitment to funding from government. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee have published a new report 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/37...

The Public Accounts Committee has launched 12 new inquiries. Read further details here: https://www.parliament.uk/external/committees/news/2026/july/pac_inquiries_launch/