NOAH has welcomed the commitment to parliamentary time to amend the Veterinary Medicines Regulations in the Queens Speech. The association is pleased to see the strong support for animal welfare and UK science.

Boris Johnson saw his EU Withdrawal Bill easily pass its latest hurdle in the Commons as MPs signed off for Christmas by wishing their colleagues “a merry Brexmas”.

The Prime Minister has been criticised for scrapping protections for child refugees in his new Withdrawal Agreement Bill.

The National Federation of Builders responds to the state opening of Parliament, when the Queen set out the Government’s legislative agenda.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chief Andrew Bailey has been named as the next governor of the Bank of England by the Treasury.

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has spoken of his "shock" after being diagnosed with diabetes.

The next Labour leader must be pragmatic, provide clarity on Brexit, and stand resolute in rooting out the anti-Jewish hatred that gained momentum under Corbyn, writes Tim Farron MP. 

Boris Johnson has urged MPs to end “years of delay and rancour” as he called on them to back his plan to leave the European Union in a crucial Commons vote.

Clive Lewis has announced he is standing to replace Jeremy Corbyn saying he will “unleash” the Labour movement.

A former Labour MP has won £75,000 in libel damages from a union and the owner of a far-left website.

The Independent Group for Change is shutting down less than a year after it was created after losing all its MPs at the General Election.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is leading the profession this week in celebrating the first 100 years of women being allowed onto the veterinary register. 

Zac Goldsmith has been given a peerage after losing his seat so he can stay on as environment minister and attend Cabinet.

Boris Johnson is considering plans for new espionage legislation aimed at beefing up security services against attacks from foreign states. 

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the government to keep animal welfare high on the agenda during the next Parliament.

Boris Johnson’s second Queen’s Speech beefed-up the Tory agenda with a number of fresh bills introduced that were omitted from the state opening just three months ago. Anahita Hossein-Pour takes a detailed look.

Capacity in the UK’s railways really does need a significant boost; and it is clear we also need to decarbonise, digitalise and improve efficiency on both the existing and future network, says Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Assoication

The Brexit department is to be “wound up” after the UK leaves the EU on January 31, the Government has confirmed.

APM have responded to the Queen's Speech. 

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has this week opened a new production line at its Edmonton factory in North London to increase production of its most sustainable products.

Nicola Sturgeon has called on Boris Johnson to hand the powers to hold future independence referendums to the Scottish Parliament.

The Scottish Conservative Party needs to recognise the change taking place in Scotland and accept a referendum must now take place, writes Stewart McDonald MP.

Emily Thornberry has accused "courtiers" working for Jeremy Corbyn of "undermining" the leader during the election campaign.

The Chartered Management Institute welcomes the General Election result which has given the Conservative Party a clear mandate to “get Brexit done”. CMI also urges the new government to waste no time in starting to act on their commitments to upskill the nation and drive productivity.