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First Speaker’s Apprenticeship Academy Graduates Complete Programme with 100% Employment Success

The first apprentices to join the Speaker’s Apprenticeship Academy have successfully completed their two-year programme, marking an important milestone for the initiative.

06 October 2026

Manchester City tax questions put to HMRC

Treasury Committee Chair has written to the Permanent Secretary of HMRC, about any tax implications of the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City Football Club Ltd

01 October 2026

Farmers’ experiences of Sustainable Farming Incentive sought in EFRA Committee survey

Farmers’ experiences of Sustainable Farming Incentive sought in EFRA Committee survey

01 October 2026

Justice Committee Chair comment: early release scheme

Chair of the Justice Committee and Labour MP Catherine Atkinson said:

01 October 2026

BBC Royal Charter Review: MPs set out plan to secure future success as broadcaster reaches ‘fork in the road’

The BBC should explore new ways to raise revenue, and spend more wisely when competing for programming, as part of a plan to ensure it is fit for the future

01 October 2026

Met Police submit charging files to the Crown Prosecution Service resulting from its Grenfell fire investigation

Housing Chair comment - Met Police submit charging files to the Crown Prosecution Service resulting from its Grenfell fire investigation

30 September 2026

Premier League financial fair play rules and Manchester City FC: DCMS Committee Chair comments

Comment from DCMS Committee Chair, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP

25 September 2026

MPs launch inquiry into government’s role in public transport pricing and ticketing

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry looking into the government’s role in public transport fares, pricing and ticketing arrangements

25 September 2026

Is the framework for Bank of England independence still fit for purpose 30 years on? MPs launch new inquiry

The Treasury Committee is launching a new inquiry into the Bank of England, asking whether monetary policy independence is working and if changes are required to ensure the Bank’s remit still meets the needs of the UK economy.

24 September 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee welcomes new centre to combat disinformation

The Foreign Affairs Committee has issued a response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new centre to combat disinformation.

23 September 2026

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