January 14, 2025

The UK government is taking significant steps to lead on climate change, including setting ambitious emissions targets and championing clean energy both domestically and globally. Amidst escalating global tensions, the Foreign Secretary emphasized the importance of NATO’s role in UK…

Drones are being used to smuggle drugs, phones, and weapons into high-security prisons, posing a major threat to national security. The government is investing in countermeasures like CCTV, netting, and window improvements to combat drone deliveries, and has introduced restricted…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves led a delegation to China to enhance economic ties, securing £600 million in benefits for UK businesses and addressing market access barriers. She emphasized the importance of engaging with China to promote growth and raise human rights…

The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to significantly reform the private rented sector by ending no-fault evictions and introducing measures to protect tenants from excessive rent increases and poor housing conditions. Key amendments include limiting the amount of rent that can…

In a heated parliamentary session, MPs debated the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, focusing on stringent age verification policies and penalties for non-compliance. Discussions included the specifics of what constitutes tobacco and vaping products, with particular attention to cigarette papers and…

In a heated parliamentary debate, Graham Stuart slammed the government’s planned changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), warning that they would devastate small family farms and businesses, potentially leading to closures and job losses. Stuart…

The Employment Rights Bill session focused on technical amendments to ensure a smooth transition of enforcement functions from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority to the new fair work agency. Key discussions revolved around maintaining legal continuity for ongoing cases…

The parliamentary session focused on the Water (Special Measures) Bill, where new measures were debated to enhance the regulation of the water industry. The Committee discussed automatic penalties for water companies, the establishment of a water restoration fund, and the…

Joe Morris, MP for Hexham, proposed a bill to review the role of community energy in achieving the UK’s Clean Power 2030 mission, highlighting its importance in the fight against climate change. He praised local initiatives like Humshaugh Net Zero…

The parliamentary session focused on the urgent need for improvements in railway services in the South-West of England, highlighting issues like unreliable services, high fares, and inadequate infrastructure. MPs from various constituencies expressed frustration over the economic impact of railway…

In a crucial parliamentary debate, the future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services was addressed, with a strong focus on maintaining the essential 15-minute response time for the Sumburgh and Stornoway bases. MPs, including Alistair Carmichael and Jim Shannon,…

In a heated parliamentary debate, MP Sonia Kumar highlighted the detrimental impact of rising parking fees in town centres like Dudley, arguing that such charges drive customers away, pushing them towards out-of-town retail parks and online shopping. Other MPs echoed…

In a passionate debate, MPs urged the government to extend statutory adoption pay to self-employed parents, highlighting the case of a self-employed mother, Kirsty, who faced financial barriers to adopting a second child. The discussion revealed that self-employed adopters often…