Economy & Jobs (General)
Commons business tagged with this topic — 50 items.
Upcoming (24)
- Westminster Hall debateThu, 9 Jul 2026
Government support for the Lobular Moon Shot Project
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for the Lobular Moon Shot Project, sponsored by Liberal Democrat John Milne. The debate will examine what backing the government is providing for this research or innovation initiative, and whether current support levels are adequate to deliver the project's objectives.
- Oral questionsWed, 8 Jul 2026— Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
MPs will pose oral questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on departmental business and government policy affecting the region. Oral questions on Northern Ireland cover a broad range of devolved and reserved matters—from public services and economic development to community relations and investment priorities—and allow backbenchers to hold the department to account on current issues.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 7 Jul 2026
UK aid policy in the context of global funding trends
David Mundell is raising concerns about UK aid spending in relation to broader international funding trends. This Westminster Hall debate will examine whether current aid policy aligns with global economic conditions and competing domestic priorities, particularly given cost-of-living pressures at home.
- Oral questionsTue, 7 Jul 2026— Energy Security and Net Zero
Energy Security and Net Zero (including Topical Questions)
MPs will question the Energy Security and Net Zero department on its current priorities and performance. This is a routine opportunity for backbenchers and opposition parties to interrogate government policy on electricity supply, renewable energy targets, decarbonisation, and the costs and benefits of the net-zero transition. Topical questions allow members to raise urgent or contemporary issues without advance notice.
- MotionMon, 6 Jul 2026
Motion to Approve the Draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026
Parliament will vote on approving a draft order that sets the industrial training levy for the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board in 2026. The levy is a payroll tax on engineering construction firms that funds apprenticeships and training programmes in the sector. This order determines the rate and scope of that contribution for the coming year.
- Westminster Hall debateMon, 6 Jul 2026
e-petition 764785 relating to supporting the ceramics industry and protecting British manufacturing jobs and skills
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Dave Robertson for Lichfield, examines e-petition 764785 calling for government support for the UK ceramics industry and protection of manufacturing jobs and skills. The debate will air concerns about the sector's competitiveness, employment, and the preservation of ceramics manufacturing expertise in Britain.
- AdjournmentThu, 2 Jul 2026
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office contracts awarded to Siren Associates Ltd
Richard Tice (Reform UK) has requested an adjournment debate on contracts awarded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to Siren Associates Ltd. The debate will examine how these contracts were awarded, the value and scope of the work, and whether the procurement process followed proper procedures and offered value for money to taxpayers.
- Oral questionsThu, 2 Jul 2026— Business and Trade
Business and Trade (including Topical Questions)
This is a quarterly oral question session where MPs quiz the Business and Trade Secretary on departmental priorities and current issues. The session will cover the full remit of the department—from trade negotiations and business support to export promotion and industrial strategy—and will include topical questions on urgent matters MPs wish to raise. The government will defend its record on jobs, investment, and competitiveness.
- DebateWed, 1 Jul 2026
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Parliament will debate draft regulations amending rules on overseas entities and limited liability partnerships, focusing on company law application and beneficial ownership transparency. The regulations tighten registration requirements and anti-money laundering protections for foreign-owned businesses operating in the UK, closing loopholes that have previously allowed hidden ownership.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 1 Jul 2026
Government support for the fishing industry
A Westminster Hall debate examining how rising costs are affecting food producers across the UK. Sponsored by John Lamont, a Conservative MP representing a rural Scottish constituency, the debate will explore the financial pressures facing farms and food manufacturers — including input costs, labour, and energy — and their knock-on effects on food availability and prices for consumers.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 1 Jul 2026
Government support for regeneration in Reddish
Labour MP Navendu Mishra will use a Westminster Hall debate to press the government on support for regeneration projects in Reddish, a town in his Stockport constituency. Westminster Hall debates allow backbench MPs to raise local and specific issues with junior ministers, typically seeking commitments on funding, policy support, or recognition of local economic needs.
- AdjournmentWed, 1 Jul 2026
Impact of extended producer responsibility on packaging manufacturers
This adjournment debate examines how extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules—which require packaging manufacturers to cover the cost of managing their products' end-of-life disposal—are affecting UK manufacturers. The debate will explore the financial and operational burden on packaging firms, the transition timelines, and whether support or adjustment is needed to help the sector adapt without compromising environmental goals.
- Oral evidenceWed, 1 Jul 2026
Welsh Affairs Committee: Metal mine pollution in Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on metal mine pollution affecting Wales. The inquiry examines the environmental and economic impacts of legacy and active metal mining operations, including contamination of water, soil, and air, and its effects on local communities and industries. The evidence session will inform the committee's investigation into whether current regulation and remediation efforts are adequate.
- Oral questionsWed, 1 Jul 2026— Science, Innovation and Technology
Science, Innovation and Technology (including Topical Questions)
MPs will question the Science, Innovation and Technology department on government policy and current developments in science, research, and technology sectors. The session includes both scheduled questions and topical questions on emerging issues affecting innovation, research funding, skills development, and the UK's competitiveness in global tech and life sciences. This is a routine scrutiny opportunity for backbenchers to hold ministers to account on departmental priorities.
- Oral evidenceWed, 1 Jul 2026
Scottish Affairs Committee: The future of Gaelic Broadcasting
The Scottish Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on the future of Gaelic broadcasting in Scotland. The inquiry examines how Gaelic-language television and radio services should be funded, regulated, and developed to sustain the language and serve Scottish Gaelic speakers. This touches on long-standing questions about public broadcasting support for minority languages and the role of licence fee revenue.
- Oral evidenceWed, 1 Jul 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Managing the future of UK oil and gas
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will hear oral evidence on how the UK should manage its oil and gas sector as it transitions toward net-zero emissions targets. The hearing will explore the tension between maintaining economic value and jobs in extraction industries against the government's climate commitments, and will likely cover decommissioning of assets, workforce transition, investment policy, and the timeline for phasing out production.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 30 Jun 2026Cancelled
Government support for regenerating local high streets and removing unlawful storefronts
A Westminster Hall debate on how the government can support the regeneration of town centres and high streets, and address the problem of unlawful storefronts. The debate will explore what financial support, planning reforms, or enforcement measures are needed to reverse the decline of local shopping areas and tackle illegal or problematic shop operations.
- Oral evidenceTue, 30 Jun 2026
Business and Trade Committee: China and the UK economy
The Business and Trade Committee will hear oral evidence on China's economic relationship with the UK and its implications for British employment rights and competitiveness. The inquiry examines how Chinese trade practices, investment, and competition affect UK businesses, workers, and labour standards across sectors exposed to Chinese imports or supply-chain dependencies.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 30 Jun 2026
Support for regenerating local high streets and removing unlawful storefronts
A Westminster Hall debate on high street regeneration and enforcement against unlawful storefronts, sponsored by Conservative MP Bradley Thomas of Bromsgrove. The debate will examine support measures for declining town centres and action to remove illegal or unregulated retail operations that undermine legitimate businesses and community safety.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 30 Jun 2026
Contribution of nationally significant energy infrastructure projects to communities
A Westminster Hall debate on how communities should benefit from major energy infrastructure projects of national importance. Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour, Suffolk Coastal) is seeking to establish how developers and government can ensure local areas hosting large-scale energy schemes—such as wind farms, solar installations, or grid infrastructure—receive tangible economic and social benefits rather than bearing costs and disruption alone.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 30 Jun 2026
Financial inclusion for young people
A Westminster Hall debate on financial inclusion for young people, sponsored by Josh Dean (Labour MP for Hertford and Stortford). The debate will examine barriers preventing young adults from accessing banking, credit, savings products, and financial services, and explore policy measures to improve their economic participation and resilience.
- DebateTue, 30 Jun 2026
Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026
Parliament will scrutinise two sets of regulations governing machinery safety standards in the UK and Northern Ireland. The regulations update domestic safety rules and establish how EU machinery standards will be enforced in Northern Ireland post-Brexit, replacing direct EU oversight with a new enforcement framework that affects manufacturers and importers of machinery.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 30 Jun 2026
Future of high streets
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of high streets, sponsored by DUP MP Gregory Campbell. The debate will examine the challenges facing town centres and high street retail, likely covering issues such as the decline of physical retail, the rise of online shopping, vacancy rates, business support, and strategies to revitalise shopping areas and maintain their role as community hubs.
- Oral evidenceMon, 29 Jun 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to examine how new and emerging economic sectors can drive growth in Northern Ireland. The inquiry focuses on identifying growth opportunities in sectors not yet dominant in the region's economy—such as technology, advanced manufacturing, green industries, or professional services—and understanding what barriers exist to developing these sectors and what support businesses need to scale up.
Past (26)
- Ministerial statementThu, 25 Jun 2026
Steel Trade Measure
Peter Kyle, the Science and Technology Secretary, will make a ministerial statement to the Commons about a steel trade measure. The statement will set out the government's position on trade policy affecting the UK steel sector, likely in response to tariffs, trade negotiations, or industrial support measures. This is an opportunity for MPs to question the government on its strategy to protect and support British steelmaking.
- Westminster Hall debateThu, 25 Jun 2026
Ports and port connectivity
Jayne Kirkham (Labour Co-op MP for Truro and Falmouth) is using Westminster Hall to debate ports and port connectivity. The debate will examine how well UK ports are connected to the wider transport network and what investment or policy changes are needed to improve port infrastructure and the economic opportunities it supports.
- Oral evidenceWed, 24 Jun 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Reviewing the electricity market
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will take oral evidence on how the UK's electricity market operates and performs. The review examines whether current market rules deliver secure, affordable power supplies and support the transition to net-zero emissions. This is a fact-gathering exercise ahead of potential future policy changes or legislation.
- Ministerial statementWed, 24 Jun 2026
Farming Roadmap and response to the Farming Profitability Review
The government will present its farming roadmap and response to the Farming Profitability Review, setting out its strategy to support farm viability and rural agricultural livelihoods. The statement will outline the government's plan for the farming sector following an independent review of farm incomes and profitability challenges.
- Oral evidenceWed, 24 Jun 2026Cancelled
City of London (Markets) Bill: To consider the Bill
A select or joint committee is taking oral evidence on the City of London (Markets) Bill, which will reform the governance and operation of markets within the City of London's jurisdiction. The bill addresses how historic market functions—including Smithfield, Billingsgate, and other trading venues—are managed and regulated, with implications for market traders, the City of London Corporation, and the broader London economy.
- Oral evidenceWed, 24 Jun 2026
Scottish Affairs Committee: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs
The Scottish Affairs Committee will take oral evidence on how Scotland can secure defence-related employment and develop skills for the sector. The inquiry examines the link between defence industry investment, job creation, and workforce development in Scotland, with particular focus on ensuring Scottish workers and businesses benefit from defence spending and manufacturing opportunities.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 24 Jun 2026
Financial sustainability of the farming sector
A Westminster Hall debate on the financial viability of the farming sector, sponsored by Labour MP David Smith from North Northumberland. The debate will examine the economic challenges facing farmers, including input costs, market prices, and business sustainability, and explore what support or policy measures may be needed to ensure the sector's long-term financial health.
- Urgent questionWed, 24 Jun 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the publication of the Media Green Paper
An urgent question about the government's publication of a Media Green Paper, a consultation document setting out policy priorities for the media sector. The question, tabled by Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston, seeks a statement from the Culture Secretary on the contents and implications of the paper, which will likely address regulation of broadcasters, digital platforms, press standards, and the future of public service media.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 24 Jun 2026
North Sea oil and gas
Bradley Thomas (Conservative, Bromsgrove) is sponsoring a Westminster Hall debate on North Sea oil and gas production. The debate will examine the government's approach to this strategically important energy sector, including questions about domestic energy security, investment, employment, and the balance between energy production and climate commitments.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 23 Jun 2026
Role of Big Tech in society
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of Big Tech companies in society, sponsored by Conservative MP Mark Pritchard. The debate will examine how large technology firms operate, their market power, employment practices, and broader social and economic effects. This is an exploratory discussion rather than a legislative proposal, allowing MPs to air concerns and seek government response on tech sector regulation and accountability.
- Oral evidenceTue, 23 Jun 2026
Business and Trade Committee: Consumer protection
The Business and Trade Committee will hear oral evidence on consumer protection policy. This inquiry examines how well existing protections safeguard households from unfair trading practices, product safety risks, and financial harm—and whether current rules are fit for modern markets including online retail and digital services.
- Westminster Hall debateTue, 23 Jun 2026
UK-Indonesia collaboration on environmental sustainability
This Westminster Hall debate examines UK-Indonesia bilateral collaboration on environmental sustainability. Kerry McCarthy, Labour MP for Bristol East, is raising the partnership to highlight shared climate and conservation priorities between the two countries, likely covering areas such as deforestation, renewable energy, biodiversity protection, and the economic opportunities within green sectors. The debate will explore how closer environmental cooperation can support both nations' net-zero commitments and create sustainable employment.
- Oral evidenceTue, 23 Jun 2026
City of London (Markets) Bill: To consider the Bill
Parliament is considering the City of London (Markets) Bill, which concerns the regulation and governance of markets within the City of London. The Bill will be examined by select and joint committees through oral evidence sessions, allowing MPs and peers to scrutinise how the City of London Corporation manages its historic markets and what changes the Bill proposes to their operation, oversight, or commercial framework.
- Oral evidenceTue, 23 Jun 2026
Treasury Committee: Work of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
The Treasury Committee will hear oral evidence on the work and performance of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), a body tasked with reforming how government delivers major infrastructure and public services. The inquiry will examine whether NISTA is effectively driving efficiency, reducing costs, and improving delivery across England's public sector infrastructure and services.
- Oral evidenceTue, 23 Jun 2026
City of London (Markets) Bill: To consider the Bill
The Commons is considering the City of London (Markets) Bill, which relates to the governance and regulation of markets within the City of London's historic jurisdiction. The bill addresses how the City of London Corporation manages its traditional markets—a function that touches on local commerce, planning, and the economic vitality of one of Britain's most economically significant areas. This oral evidence session will hear from witnesses on the bill's provisions before Parliament proceeds to further scrutiny.
- DebateTue, 23 Jun 2026
Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Climate Change Agreements (Administration, Energy-intensive Installations and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026
Parliament will examine regulations that revise and partially dismantle the Climate Change Agreements scheme, which gives energy-intensive industrial facilities a tax discount in exchange for meeting energy efficiency targets. The 2026 amendments alter how the scheme is administered and which installations remain eligible, affecting manufacturers, refineries, and chemical plants across the UK that currently benefit from the relief.
- Ministerial statementMon, 22 Jun 2026
G7 Summit
Foreign Secretary David Lammy will brief MPs on outcomes and discussions from the G7 Summit, the annual meeting of the world's seven largest advanced economies. The statement will cover international coordination on economic policy, security challenges, and global governance issues that affect Britain's economic and diplomatic interests.
- Oral evidenceMon, 22 Jun 2026
Public Accounts Committee: Government's intervention in British Steel
The Public Accounts Committee will examine the government's financial intervention in British Steel, a major manufacturer that has required state support. The hearing will scrutinise how public money was deployed, whether the intervention achieved value for taxpayers, and what outcomes have resulted for the company and its workforce.
- Select Committee StatementThu, 18 Jun 2026
Select Committee Statement on the First Special Report of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Flying Blind: Innovation, Growth and the Regions: Government response, HC 271
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is presenting its first special report, 'Flying Blind: Innovation, Growth and the Regions', which examines how innovation and technological development is distributed across different parts of the UK. The government will respond to the committee's findings and recommendations on whether regional disparities in tech growth are being adequately addressed.
- Westminster Hall debateThu, 18 Jun 2026
Safeguarding human rights in supply chains
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Bambos Charalambous, examines how UK businesses can be held accountable for human rights abuses in their supply chains. The debate will address whether current law adequately protects workers and communities in countries where UK companies source goods and materials, and what stronger safeguards or transparency requirements might be needed.
- Westminster Hall debateWed, 17 Jun 2026
Fiscal support for rural pubs
A Westminster Hall debate on fiscal support measures for rural pubs, sponsored by Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti. The debate will examine the economic pressures facing pubs in rural areas and explore what tax breaks, grants, or other Treasury support the government might provide to help them survive.
- Oral evidenceWed, 17 Jun 2026
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Managing the future of UK oil and gas
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will examine how the UK should manage its oil and gas sector as it transitions toward net-zero emissions. The session will hear oral evidence from witnesses on the economic, industrial, and climate implications of decisions about future oil and gas production, investment, and regulation.
- AdjournmentWed, 17 Jun 2026
Government support for private sector investment in Lancashire
Maya Ellis (Labour, Ribble Valley) has secured an adjournment debate to press the government on its support for private sector investment in Lancashire. Adjournment debates allow backbench MPs to raise constituency or regional matters directly with a minister, typically seeking commitments or clarification on policy. This debate will explore what measures the government is taking to attract and facilitate business investment in the Lancashire region.
- DebateWed, 17 Jun 2026
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee: The Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/572)
Parliament will examine the Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026, which adjusts tariff rates and related customs procedures. This is delegated legislation—rules made under powers granted by Parliament rather than primary legislation—scrutinised by a General Committee before taking effect. The regulations fine-tune how goods crossing UK borders are classified, charged, and processed.
- Oral evidenceWed, 17 Jun 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Stormont reform
A private meeting of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee scheduled for June 2026. The committee scrutinises UK government policy affecting Northern Ireland and examines matters of devolved and reserved competence. As a private session, the specific agenda is not disclosed in this record, but such meetings typically cover economic development, governance, cross-border relations, or implementation of the Windsor Framework.
- Urgent questionWed, 17 Jun 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade if he will make a statement on the impact of the proposed 50% steel tariffs, due on 1 July, on UK manufacturing competitiveness and supply chains.
An urgent question to the Business and Trade Secretary about the impact of a proposed 50% tariff on imported steel, set to take effect on 1 July 2026. The question focuses on how this tariff will affect UK manufacturing competitiveness and supply chains. This is tabled by Conservative MP Andrew Griffith and appears designed to probe the government's response to a major trade policy change.