March 25, 2025

The government is actively addressing the asylum system’s challenges, inherited in a state of chaos, by restarting asylum processing and aiming to reduce the reliance on costly asylum hotels. They are cracking down on illegal channel crossings with increased enforcement…

The House of Commons debated and ultimately rejected Lords amendments to the National Insurance Contributions Bill, which aimed to exempt certain health and social care sectors, including hospices and small businesses, from increased national insurance rates. MPs argued passionately about…

The House of Commons debated and ultimately rejected all Lords amendments to the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill, which aims to reform the business rates system by introducing new multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties. The government argued that the…

The Great British Energy Bill passed its consideration of Lords amendments, with significant debate focusing on the issue of modern slavery in energy supply chains. The government rejected Lords amendment 2, which aimed to prevent financial assistance to companies linked…

In a heated debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, parliament members clashed over how assisted dying services should be structured and funded. Key concerns included whether the NHS or private providers should be involved, and the…

The Health and Social Care Secretary outlined ambitious plans to shift more care into community settings, announcing significant funding boosts for GPs, dental services and hospices as part of a 10-year NHS transformation. MPs raised concerns about local healthcare issues,…

Victoria Atkins raised concerns about the lack of funding for food security checks at Dover Port, warning that without it, checks for diseased meats could stop. She criticized the Secretary of State for not responding to her urgent queries. Madam…

The UK Parliament has approved increases to the national minimum wage and national living wage, set to take effect from April 1, 2025. Over 3 million workers will benefit, with the national living wage rising to £12.21 per hour, a…

In a heated debate, MP Rachel Gilmour raised alarms about the toxic impact of common flea treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid on UK waterways, highlighting their devastating effects on aquatic life and ecosystems. She called for stricter regulations on these…

The UK Parliament debated the challenges faced by the horticultural trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, highlighting issues stemming from post-Brexit regulations. MPs expressed frustration over the bureaucratic hurdles and restrictions that prevent easy access to plants and seeds,…

New planning regulations were introduced to streamline the process for Crown development in England, allowing direct applications to the Planning Inspectorate for nationally important projects, bypassing local planning authorities. The Minister assured that community engagement would remain a key part…

Luke Murphy introduced a Bill to make economic growth a priority for UK regulators, arguing that the current regulatory system is overly complex and hinders business innovation and investment. The Bill aims to streamline regulation, reduce duplication, and align regulatory…

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s law, was debated in the House of Commons, focusing on amendments made by the House of Lords. The bill aims to enhance security in public spaces and events following the Manchester…

Parliament approved new regulations for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme and authorized significant financial assistance of up to £129 million to BioNTech UK for expanding R&D and AI activities. The Church of England’s measures on chancel repair and church funds…

The parliamentary session in Westminster Hall on March 25, 2025, was brief and uneventful. Chaired by Peter Dowd, the sitting started at 9:30 AM but was quickly suspended. No further proceedings took place, leaving attendees and observers with nothing to…

The UK Parliament debated the upcoming Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, emphasizing the need for strong UK leadership and financial commitment to combat global malnutrition. Speakers highlighted the devastating impact of malnutrition, especially in conflict zones like Sudan, and…

Chris Hinchliff passionately advocated for Hugh’s law, a proposed policy to provide immediate financial support to parents of seriously ill children, highlighting the emotional and financial burdens faced by families like his constituents Ceri and Frances Menai-Davis. The current benefits…

The parliamentary session focused on the urgent need to improve construction standards for new build homes across the UK. MPs shared distressing stories of constituents moving into new homes only to find numerous defects, from faulty boilers to sewage issues,…