Daily summaries

MPs began second reading of the Bullying and Respect at Work Bill, while peers continued consideration of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, alongside new Government releases and committee reports.

Parliamentary business ranged from Commons oral questions on State Pension Age compensation and bill scrutiny in both Houses to Lords consideration of crime, education and pension legislation.

Across both Houses, Parliament worked through major bill business on pensions and devolution, while the Lords and committees also scrutinised wider policy issues and international agreements.

Key constitutional stages in the parliamentary cycle were followed by Royal Assent for two major Acts, alongside fresh Home Office and fire service statistics and committee scrutiny reports.

Today’s parliamentary focus included committee scrutiny on rail investment pipelines and water failures, alongside Government updates on trade and investment data and whistleblowing status.

From the King’s Speech and multiple Lords bill proceedings to Commons debates on security and work, the day also saw Government announcements on borders, AI access to support, and a hantavirus outbreak update.

MHRA approved Vyjuvek for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, while the Government responded to a Lords inquiry on AI and copyright in the creative industries.

From the King’s Speech to growth-focused business debate, Government releases on schools in Northern Ireland and updates on post-18 student finance shaped today’s agenda.

From Justice oral questions to the Lords’ King’s Speech and bill scrutiny, Parliament’s day spanned public safety, financial rules and the legislative agenda—alongside Government policy updates.