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Professor Brian Cox speaks to Baroness Ashton about her committee’s call for more government investment in the space economy
UK Brian Cox on the space economy
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The Space Economy: act now or lose out. The House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee recently published its report calling on the government to take action if UK is to be a winner in the new race for space.
Professor Brian Cox gave evidence to the committee during its inquiry and now speaks to committee chair, Baroness Ashton of Upholland about what they’ve learnt and what the government should do next.
Find out more about the committee’s recommendations to government https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/773/uk-engagement-with-space-committee/news/210034/government-needs-to-take-action-if-uk-is-to-be-a-winner-in-new-race-for-space/
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UK Lords urgent question on Covid-19 commemorations
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Coming up this morning, members will ask the government what plans they have to commemorate the Covid-19 pandemic, in an urgent question from Baroness Morgan of Cotes, granted by the Lord Speaker. Watch from 11.45am.
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UK Will the government step in to protect vulnerable people using AI chatbots?
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Members pressed the government on its plans to support those turning to AI chatbots while experiencing mental health crisis.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-11-04/debates/75D340F4-939A-4382-93FA-83A98C806FE8/ArtificialIntelligenceSafeguarding
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UK Watch live: Sentencing Bill up for debate in the Lords
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Members are set to debate the main purpose of the Sentencing Bill.
Find out more, including who’s taking part: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/nov-2025/lords-debates-sentencing-bill2/
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UK Lords urgent question on recent accidental prison releases
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Coming up this afternoon, members will quiz the government on recent accidental prison releases in an urgent question from Lord Hayward, granted by the Lord Speaker. Watch from 3.15pm.
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UK UK must act now to seize leading place in global ‘race for space’
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In its new report ‘The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out’, the Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee says with a clearer strategy, strong leadership and smart investment, the UK can build on its world-class expertise to be a lead player in the new, global space economy.
The committee says the government should:
🟥 appoint a dedicated space minister and space champion
🟥 establish a space skills taskforce to train the next generation of talent
🟥 strengthen international partnerships to ensure UK space co-operation is part of foreign policy development.
Find out more and read the report https://ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/UK-engagement-with-space-lords-report/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=UK-engagement-with-space-report&utm_content=lords-youtube-video
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UK Government quizzed on ownership of water companies #houseoflords
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Lord Sikka recently questioned the government on the social cost of leaving water companies in private ownership. Watch the full video on our channel.
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UK What is the social cost of leaving England’s water companies in private ownership?
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Members quiz the government on ownership of water companies in this highlight from the chamber.
Read a transcript: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-10-29/debates/FF101F29-20B1-4954-BB22-4D401F85682B/WaterCompaniesPrivateOwnership
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UK Meet the House of Lords Librarian | Roles in the Lords
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Did you know the House of Lords Library dates back to 1826? Find out how it’s evolved into a modern and professional research and information service supporting members of the Lords in their parliamentary work.
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