MPs to debate infected blood compensation amid anger over delays
A cross-party debate on the £12.8bn compensation scheme will press ministers to speed up payments to the victims of one of the NHS's worst disasters.
Eleanor Fox 7 min read
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MPs to debate full fracking ban as energy and environment clash
A Commons debate will weigh the environmental, economic and energy security arguments over whether to close loopholes in the UK's fracking moratorium.
Rebecca Lyle 7 min read
Votes at 16 bill returns to the Commons as election overhaul advances
The government's flagship democracy legislation, lowering the voting age and reshaping party funding rules, has been carried over into the new session.
Marcus Hale 7 min read
MPs warn ministers are not doing enough to tackle online misinformation
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has pressed the Technology Secretary over the spread of harmful content after fresh unrest linked to a fatal stabbing.
Priya Nandra 6 min read