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Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill: HL Bill 61 of 2026–27

The bill would end historic restrictions on Catholic or Jewish ministers advising the sovereign on Church of England or Church of Scotland appointments or making appointments themselves. Andy Burnham is the UK’s first Catholic prime minister. MPs generally supported the bill, which passed through the House of Commons without amendment.
- Government
- Parliament
Fortifying the fiscal framework: Lords Economic Affairs Committee report

In April 2026, the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee published a report on the UK’s fiscal framework which said the UK was on a path to unsustainable debt. It urged the government to introduce a rule to ensure debt falls in normal times and to commit to a larger fiscal buffer. The government said its rules strike an appropriate balance and its fiscal buffer provides flexibility against future shocks.
- Economy
UK video games industry: Overview

The video game Grand Theft Auto 6 is predicted to be one of the biggest media releases of all time when it is released next month. The game has been partly developed in the UK. This briefing highlights the contribution of the UK video games industry to the economy and the challenges it faces, including games being developed in the UK but then published and distributed by companies based overseas.
- Economy & Business
- Science & Technology