Public Accounts Committee launches twelve new inquiries ...

The business for the coming week was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir Alan Campbell MP, on Thursday 2 July. Any changes made to the schedule of business ...

In 1820 the merchants of Britain's largest trading cities - London, Manchester and Glasgow - petitioned the House of Commons for the abolition of all duties, in other words, for 'free trade'. It led ...

The term parliamentary papers usually refers to the sessional papers and reports produced by Parliament itself and its committees. It can sometimes also include those papers that are presented to ...

Until the middle of the 18th century marriages could take place anywhere provided they were conducted before an ordained clergyman of the Church of England. This encouraged the practice of secret ...

Report publication: Earned Settlement: Examining the Government’s proposed reforms The Home Affairs Committee has published its report into the Government’s proposed reforms to settlement, also known ...

In May 1689, Parliament declared war on France, following the wishes of the new King, William III. For the next 25 years, with only one truce of five years, England was engaged in a long and expensive ...

Eve Samson has today been named as the 53rd Clerk of the House of Commons, following approval from The King. The recruitment ...

On Thursday 2 July, members of the House of Lords debate the regulatory regime for political party finance and the role of the Electoral Commission.

Members of the House of Lords debated the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, on Tuesday 30 June.

The business for the coming week was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir Alan Campbell MP, on Thursday 25 June. Any changes made to the schedule of business ...

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