Economy & Jobs (General)

Impact of a third runway at Heathrow Airport

This adjournment debate examines the impact of building a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The debate will cover implications for transport connectivity, local communities, environmental effects, and economic considerations, with Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney raising concerns about the project's consequences.

Debate on the Address: Proposed subject for debate: Getting Britain working again

A Commons debate on the government's approach to employment and economic growth under the banner 'Getting Britain working again'. The debate will air broad government priorities on job creation, workforce participation, and economic strategy, likely covering tax, spending, and labour-market policy. This is an Opposition response to the government's legislative agenda and spending priorities.

Government support for children developing essential skills

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Peter Swallow, examines government support for helping children develop essential skills. The debate will explore what skills children need for future employment and economic success, and what role government should play in ensuring all children have access to opportunities to develop these capabilities.

Government support for agriculture

This Westminster Hall debate will examine government support for agriculture, likely covering farm funding, subsidies, and rural economic policy. Richard Foord (Lib Dem MP for Honiton and Sidmouth) is raising concerns about how the Labour government is supporting the farming sector, which faces ongoing challenges around profitability, workforce, and post-Brexit trade conditions.

Business and Trade Committee: Industrial Strategy

This is a private meeting of the Business and Trade Committee, a select committee responsible for scrutinising government policy and performance on business, trade, and enterprise matters. The committee examines issues affecting the UK's economic competitiveness, trade relationships, and business environment.

International Development Committee: The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria

The International Development Committee will hear oral evidence on the UK's development partnership with Nigeria. This inquiry examines the nature, scope, and effectiveness of British development assistance to Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and a major regional economic power.

Foreign Affairs Committee: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Foreign Affairs Committee will scrutinise the work and priorities of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This oral evidence session examines the department's performance in managing UK foreign policy, international development, and diplomatic operations across its global network.

General Debate on reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

This is a general debate on reforming the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the government body responsible for vehicle registration and licensing. The debate will explore improvements needed in DVLA operations, efficiency, and service delivery, with backbench members raising concerns about how the agency functions and potential improvements.

Foreign Affairs Committee: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Foreign Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on the work and performance of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This scrutiny session examines how the department is delivering UK foreign policy, international development, and diplomatic objectives across all regions and sectors.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on modernising public procurement

Labour MP Leigh Ingham is requesting a statement from the Cabinet Office Minister on modernising public procurement processes. This urgent question seeks to understand the government's plans to reform how public sector organisations buy goods and services, likely focusing on efficiency, transparency, and use of digital tools.

Fraud in the car insurance industry

This Westminster Hall debate examines fraud within the car insurance industry, likely focusing on fraudulent claims, premium manipulation, and consumer deception that inflate costs for honest policyholders. Helen Morgan (Lib Dem, North Shropshire) is raising concerns about how widespread insurance fraud affects both consumers' premiums and the integrity of the insurance market.

Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals

The Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls is holding an oral evidence session on critical minerals. This will examine the UK's supply chain, geopolitical risks, and strategic dependence on critical minerals essential for renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors.

Work and Pensions Committee: The work of Skills England

The Work and Pensions Committee will hold an oral evidence session to scrutinise the work and effectiveness of Skills England, the government body responsible for coordinating skills development and training across the country. This inquiry examines how Skills England is delivering on its mandate to improve workforce skills and support economic growth.

Scottish Affairs Committee: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs

The Scottish Affairs Committee is conducting an inquiry into how Scotland can secure skilled jobs and economic opportunities in the defence sector. The session will hear oral evidence on defence skills development, employment prospects, and what support is needed to enable Scottish workers and businesses to benefit from defence industry growth.

Women and Equalities Committee: Female entrepreneurship

The Women and Equalities Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to examine female entrepreneurship in the UK. This inquiry will gather evidence from business leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to understand barriers women face when starting and running businesses, and to identify what support and policy changes could help more women succeed as entrepreneurs.

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Pre-appointment hearing: UK Research and Innovation chair

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is conducting a pre-appointment hearing for the chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the body that funds and coordinates research across the UK. This is a formal scrutiny process where the committee will examine the candidate's qualifications, vision, and suitability before they take the role.

Wales

This is a general oral questions session focused on Wales, where MPs will put questions to the Secretary of State for Wales about devolved and reserved matters affecting Wales. Oral questions sessions provide accountability for government decisions and allow backbench MPs to raise constituent concerns and policy issues directly with ministers.

Middle East - Economic Update

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a ministerial statement updating Parliament on economic developments and trends in the Middle East region. This statement will likely cover trade relationships, investment opportunities, and economic implications for the UK's engagement with Middle Eastern economies.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This bill aims to devolve powers from central government to local communities and regions in England, and to strengthen community involvement in local decision-making. The Lords amendments may alter the scope of devolution, the balance of power between national and local authorities, or mechanisms for community engagement.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (including Topical Questions)

This is a regular Foreign, Commonwealth and Development oral questions session in Parliament, where MPs quiz the Foreign Secretary and their team on UK foreign policy, international relations, development aid, and diplomatic matters. The inclusion of 'topical questions' allows MPs to raise urgent or contemporary international issues affecting British interests and values abroad.

Foreign Affairs Committee: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an oral evidence session examining the work and priorities of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This scrutiny hearing will allow MPs to question FCDO officials on UK foreign policy, international development, and diplomatic operations across the department's global responsibilities.

Potential merits of use of alternative measures to GDP within Government

This Westminster Hall debate examines whether the UK government should use alternative economic measures alongside or instead of GDP to assess national progress and inform policy decisions. The debate will explore metrics that capture wellbeing, sustainability, and quality of life, questioning whether GDP alone provides a complete picture of economic health and societal outcomes.

Business and Trade Committee: China and the UK economy

The Business and Trade Committee is conducting oral evidence hearings to investigate China's economic relationship with the UK and its implications for British business, trade, and competitiveness. This inquiry examines both opportunities and strategic risks in UK-China economic ties, including supply chain dependencies, technology competition, and investment flows.

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Capital Requirements Regulation (Market Risk Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

This committee debate examines two technical regulations governing capital requirements and definitions for credit institutions and investment firms in the UK. The regulations implement transitional provisions for market risk rules and clarify miscellaneous definitional matters affecting the financial services sector, likely stemming from post-Brexit regulatory alignment or domestic financial supervision reforms.

International Development Committee: The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The International Development Committee will hear oral evidence on the Democratic Republic of Congo, examining the political, security, humanitarian and economic situation in the country. This is likely to cover UK aid policy, mineral supply chains, regional stability, and governance challenges affecting one of Africa's largest nations.

Government support for community owned assets

This adjournment debate, sponsored by Anneliese Dodds MP (Labour Co-op member for Oxford East), focuses on government support for community-owned assets. Community ownership models—such as cooperative enterprises, community interest companies, and social enterprises—allow local groups to control and benefit from shared resources. The debate will examine what financial support, policy frameworks, and incentives the government should provide to help communities acquire and maintain assets like community centres, shops, pubs, land, and services.

Foreign Affairs Committee: UK/EU Treaty on Gibraltar

The Foreign Affairs Committee is holding oral evidence hearings on a proposed UK/EU Treaty concerning Gibraltar. This involves examining the terms and implications of a diplomatic agreement between the UK and EU on Gibraltar's status and relationship with Spain, a sensitive issue touching on sovereignty, trade, and border arrangements post-Brexit.

Courts and Tribunals Bill: Further to consider the Bill

Parliament is continuing detailed examination of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in General Committee. This stage allows MPs to scrutinise and amend the Bill clause-by-clause before it returns to the full Commons. The Bill likely covers reforms to how courts and tribunal systems operate across England and Wales.

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

Peter Kyle will deliver a ministerial statement on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, a government initiative aimed at strengthening UK industrial capacity and global competitiveness. The statement will outline the scheme's objectives, funding, and how it supports businesses to compete internationally and create jobs across the economy.

NHS Federated Data Platform

A Westminster Hall debate on the NHS Federated Data Platform, which aims to integrate health data across NHS trusts and providers to improve patient care, research, and operational efficiency. The debate will examine how this digital infrastructure can be implemented effectively while addressing data security, interoperability, and governance concerns.