The House of Commons Library reports that the Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] has progressed through the House of Lords and is now scheduled for its second reading in the Commons on 12 February 2025. The bill, which aims to boost the economy and improve public services through data use, underwent significant amendments during its Lords stages. Key changes include provisions for digital verification services, a national underground asset register and protections for children's personal data. Notably, the Lords approved a modified government amendment creating an offence for non-consensual creation of 'deepfake' intimate images. The bill's progression marks a crucial step in modernising the UK's data protection framework, though it has drawn mixed reactions from industry bodies and civil liberties groups.

The UK Parliament has announced the beginning of the summer recess for the House of Commons. The Commons adjourned on 30 July 2024 until 2 September 2024. The UK Parliament has also mentioned business scheduled for the week returning from recess, which includes questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade as well as the Prime Minister’s questions.

The House of Commons Public Bills Committee has made a call for evidence on the Automated Vehicles Bill. The Committee has called for people with expertise, experience or special interest in the Bill. Written evidence is invited for consideration by the Committee as soon as possible as consideration of the Bill can conclude earlier than the expected deadline of 18 April 2024 at 5pm.

The UK Parliament has announced that the European Scrutiny Committee (ESC) has been discontinued. The House of Commons decided not to re-establish the ESC on 30 July 2024.

The UK Parliament has announced that the House of Commons has elected its Deputy Speakers on 23 July 2024. Nusrat Ghani has been elected as Chairman of Ways and Means, Judith Cummins has been elected First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means and Caroline Nokes has been elected Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said that this is the first all-female line up of Deputy Speakers.

The UK Parliament has announced the introduction of the Leases (Integrated Retirement Communities) Bill in the House of Commons, aiming to create a statutory framework for occupancy leases, fees and operator regulation in integrated retirement communities. The Bill seeks to clarify lease terms, ensure fee transparency and strengthen oversight of operators to protect residents. It had its first reading on 17 December 2025 and is scheduled for second reading on 16 January 2026.

The UK Parliament has announced that 'following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist'. Further, unless and until reappointment following the general election, there are no chairs of members of any committees. Inquiries on committee work should be directed to staff, available on the committee's homepage. Outstanding government responses will appear after a new government is formed after the election and motions to debate reports will be tabled in the new session.

The UK Parliament has announced that nominations are open for the Scottish Affairs Committee (SAC) Chair. The period of nominations will run until 4pm on 9 September 2024, with the ballot scheduled for 11 September 2024.

The UK Parliament has concluded its consideration of the Arbitration Bill. The Committee of the whole House of Commons scrutinised the Bill and made no amendments. Subsequently, the Bill was read for the third time and passed without any changes. The Arbitration Bill is now pending Royal Assent.

UK Parliament held a debate where members examined the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property rights within the creative industries. Speakers voiced significant concerns that current practices—where AI systems are trained using vast, unlicensed datasets—undermine established copyright frameworks and jeopardise fair remuneration for creators. They urged the rapid modernisation of UK copyright law, criticising proposals such as the opt‐out mechanism as inadequate. The discussion underscored the need for enhanced transparency and robust regulatory measures to ensure that AI innovation progresses without eroding the economic and cultural foundations provided by a strong, defended copyright regime.

The UK Parliament has appointed a new Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee, effective 30 January 2025, following a recommendation by the Liaison Committee. This body succeeds the previous Windsor Framework Sub-Committee and is tasked with scrutinising EU legislation within the scope of the Protocol/Windsor Framework, as well as relevant UK legislation and policy. Chaired by Lord Carlile of Berriew, the 12-member committee comprises representatives from various political parties and affiliations. The committee's primary objectives include providing clarity on the Windsor Framework and examining its impact on Northern Ireland's economy, social, and political landscape, thus continuing the essential scrutiny work initiated by its predecessor.

The UK Parliament has announced that the Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill has had its third reading on 23 January 2024. The purpose of the reading was to afford members a chance to ensure the effectiveness of the eventual law and remove any loopholes. No amendments were submitted ahead of the Bill’s third reading. The Bill aims to enable the implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and will ensure that the UK complies with the CPTPP by changing domestic rules on trade barriers, government procurement and intellectual property. The Bill will now be sent to the House of Commons for its first reading.