That this House is concerned at the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves being experienced in the UK, as a result of man-made climate change; notes that surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that whereas the law specifies a minimum working temperature, no corresponding maximum figure exists in statute; further regrets that the consequences of this range from dizziness, tiredness, asthma, throat infections and, in extreme cases, heat stroke and death; believes that in the absence of specific legal protection, current recommendations for employers to maintain a reasonable temperature within the workplace are impossible to enforce unless a worker is seriously injured or killed from heat stress; further believes that law should spell out the responsibilities which employers owe to their workers experiencing high temperatures in their place of employment; commends the tireless work of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on this issue, having launched the Cool It! campaign in 2011; and calls on the Government to back the TUC's call for a maximum working temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, or 27 degrees Celsius for those doing strenuous work, beyond which employers would have a statutory duty to introduce effective control measures, such as installing ventilation or moving staff away from windows and sources of heat.

That this House is concerned at the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves being experienced in the UK, as a result of man-made climate change; notes that surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that whereas the law specifies...

That this House is concerned at the lagging inflationary impact arising from the US President's reckless conflict with Iran which experts will predict will see food prices escalate considerably over the coming months; welcomes the increasing political attention being paid to the need for action to protect communities from the impact of such price rises following developments in both Holyrood and Westminster; condemns the self-interested hostility shown by retail industry lobbyists not only to the proposal for a statutory cap on the cost of essential foodstuffs in Scotland but even of the mere suggestion that they might consider a voluntary scheme; recognises that supermarkets make huge gross profits and must not be allowed to ramp up share dividend payments at the expense of households across the country struggling to feed themselves; notes that food price controls have historically been considered a moderate step to protect living standards from the impact of escalating inflation, previously used under a Conservative government under Edward Heath; and therefore joins the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union in supporting the case for urgent policy interventions whilst also protecting the incomes of food suppliers, manufacturers and their workers.

That this House is concerned at the lagging inflationary impact arising from the US President's reckless conflict with Iran which experts will predict will see food prices escalate considerably over the coming months; welcomes the increasing political attention being paid to the need for action to protect communities from the impact of...

That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut 10% of its cost base, resulting in 1,800 and 2,000 job losses, about one in 10, across various departments; notes reports that cuts could reach 15% across BBC News, which remains the most trusted source of news in the UK; further notes the latest plans follow previous rounds of cuts that have led to reduced programming, loss of experience, unmanageable workloads, poor morale, and fewer opportunities for freelances and career progression; agrees with the National Union of Journalists that successive cuts risk severely undermining the BBC’s ability to provide quality journalism and programming that informs, educates, and entertains; notes the Secretary of State's recognition of the BBC's value as a public service akin to the NHS; calls on the Government to provide urgent intervention to maintain jobs, quality news and programming; and further calls on the Government to expedite the opportunity afforded by the Charter Renewal process to guarantee the long-term financial sustainability of the broadcaster to protect the interests of workers and audiences alike.

That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut 10% of its cost base, resulting in 1,800 and 2,000 job losses, about one in 10, across various departments; notes reports that cuts could reach 15% across BBC News, which remains the most trusted source of news in the...

That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, about one in 10, across various departments; notes that BBC management has also outlined spending reductions, including on travel, attending external events, and commissioning freelances, in addition to cutting posts; further notes the latest plans follow previous rounds of cuts that have led to reduced programming, loss of experience, unmanageable workloads, lower morale, and fewer opportunities; agrees with the National Union of Journalists that successive cuts risk severely undermining the BBC’s ability to fulfil its purposes of providing quality journalism and programming that informs, educates, and entertains; and therefore calls on the Government to recognise the BBC's value as a public service, provide urgent intervention, and use the opportunity afforded by the Charter Renewal process to guarantee the long-term financial sustainability of the broadcaster in order to protect the interests of workers and audiences alike.

That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, about one in 10, across various departments; notes that BBC management has also outlined spending reductions, including on travel, attending external events, and commissioning freelances, in addition to cutting posts; further notes the latest plans follow previous rounds of cuts that have led to reduced programming,...

That this House is gravely concerned at the apparent impunity enjoyed by state forces and paramilitary operatives across the globe engaging in the targeted killing of journalists and media workers, with one-hundred-and-twenty-eight killings globally recorded by the International Federation of Journalists in 2025 alone; recognises the significant harm to press freedom where perpetrators are not held to account; highlights the unprecedented targeting and killing of journalists during the war on Gaza by Israeli forces, with at least 235 Palestinian journalists and media workers killed there since 7 October 2023, with killings continuing despite the October 2025 ceasefire announcement; expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victims, whose dedication to reporting the truth ultimately cost them their lives; calls on all states to uphold international law and desist from attacks on journalists; and requests the UK Government to support the draft United Nations Convention on the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals, a new binding international instrument dedicated to the safety of journalists proposed by the International Federation of Journalists and endorsed by the National Union of Journalists and to work through the Media Freedom Coalition and bilateral structures to advance the case for such a Convention that would require states to protect journalists in all circumstances, investigate every crime, and prosecute the perpetrators.

That this House is gravely concerned at the apparent impunity enjoyed by state forces and paramilitary operatives across the globe engaging in the targeted killing of journalists and media workers, with one-hundred-and-twenty-eight killings globally recorded by the International Federation of Journalists in 2025 alone; recognises the significant harm to press...

That this House commends the work of station staff employed by outsourcing company Carlisle Support Services who work on stations managed by publicly owned Northern Trains to collect revenue and operate station gatelines across the North; notes that these station staff work on the frontline of what will be Great British Railways; further notes with concern that, because they are currently outsourced to Carlisle, they will not be transferred into Great British Railways alongside their colleagues at Northern Trains; also notes that these staff are engaged in a long-running and bitter dispute with Carlisle, which refuses to negotiate pay awards with the RMT union and prefers to impose the lowest possible pay rates, while blaming Northern Trains; is disturbed by reports of bullying and intimidation by Carlisle, with managers threatening to cancel shifts and holidays for staff on annualised hours contracts, which are effectively zero hours contracts; insists that Carlisle must start to treat its workforce with respect and negotiate with its union; believes that Great British Railways should be insourcing these and other outsourced rail workers to create better jobs and better services for passengers; and calls on Northern Trains to take immediate action by stepping in to resolve the current dispute and to insource the workers at the earliest opportunity.

That this House commends the work of station staff employed by outsourcing company Carlisle Support Services who work on stations managed by publicly owned Northern Trains to collect revenue and operate station gatelines across the North; notes that these station staff work on the frontline of what will be Great...

That this House recognises the vital importance for press freedom of investigative journalists being able to report the truth without fear or favour, and to protect the identity of their sources; is concerned by media reports that the organisation Labour Together commissioned public relations agency APCO Worldwide to identify the sources of journalists investigating the organisation's funding, and gain what was described as leverage over their reporting; agrees with the National Union of Journalists that such surveillance and political intimidation of journalists is wrong, whether conducted by states or non-state actors; is worried about the apparent ability of commercial organisations marketing and selling services aimed at the surveillance of journalists for the purposes of intimidation; and calls for an independent investigation of the methods employed by Labour Together and its external contractors, and for stricter legislation to prohibit private entities from gathering or purchasing data on journalists for the purpose of identifying sources.

That this House recognises the vital importance for press freedom of investigative journalists being able to report the truth without fear or favour, and to protect the identity of their sources; is concerned by media reports that the organisation Labour Together commissioned public relations agency APCO Worldwide to identify the...

That this House marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026; recognises achalasia as a rare and serious swallowing condition affecting the oesophagus, causing severe pain, malnutrition and significant impacts on physical and mental health; notes that around 6,000 people are estimated to be living with achalasia in the UK; commends the work of Achalasia Action, the only UK charity dedicated solely to supporting people with achalasia; welcomes the publication of its recent report entitled Misunderstood, Mistreated and Fighting to be Heard, which found widespread and systemic delays in diagnosis, high rates of misdiagnosis including as anxiety, acid reflux and eating disorders, and disproportionate impacts on women; further notes that over half of respondents experienced multiple misdiagnoses and more than a quarter waited over three years for a correct diagnosis; acknowledges the report’s findings on fragmented diagnostic pathways, limited awareness of achalasia among healthcare professionals, and the heavy burden placed on patients to self-advocate; and calls on the Government and NHS England to engage with and act on the report’s recommendations, including improving professional training and awareness of rare diseases, addressing gender bias in symptom interpretation, establishing clearer and faster diagnostic pathways including access to oesophageal manometry, strengthening post-diagnosis support and communication, and renewing the UK Rare Diseases Framework to reduce diagnostic delays and improve outcomes for people living with rare conditions.

That this House marks Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026; recognises achalasia as a rare and serious swallowing condition affecting the oesophagus, causing severe pain, malnutrition and significant impacts on physical and mental health; notes that around 6,000 people are estimated to be living with achalasia in the UK;...

That this House believes that recent issues at the BBC should in no way be used to impugn the collective integrity and professionalism of journalists; expresses concern at politically-motivated attacks aimed at undermining confidence in public service broadcasting; notes that the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism's Digital News Report 2025 found the BBC to be both the most used and most trusted news brand in the UK, and the world's most trusted international news broadcaster; opposes the threat of legal action by United States President Donald Trump which represents a strategic lawsuit against public participation on a gigantic scale aimed at intimidating free journalistic reporting; calls for worker representation and no political appointments to the BBC board, with the chair and board members chosen by an arms-length body; and urges Government to ensure through the Charter Renewal process that the BBC receives the funds it needs to deliver quality local, regional, national and international news provision and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality, free from political interference.

That this House believes that recent issues at the BBC should in no way be used to impugn the collective integrity and professionalism of journalists; expresses concern at politically-motivated attacks aimed at undermining confidence in public service broadcasting; notes that the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism's Digital News Report 2025 found the...

That this House recognises the skill and experience of journalists across Reach titles in the UK and Ireland; notes with alarm and dismay plans announced on 10 September 2025 proposing 321 editorial redundancies; urges the publisher to recognise the detrimental impact of huge swathes of cuts on journalists and journalism; further recognises that the proposals include plans to create new roles, but notes this will still leave a significant shortfall in editorial posts; further notes that cuts include large numbers at The Mirror where the title’s editorial line champions journalism, providing a distinct, unique voice amid today’s media landscape; also recognises that the hollowing out of titles and their specialist writers serves as a disservice to audiences; regrets that proposals will see an exodus of experienced journalists dedicated to their work across regional and national titles and is concerned about the use of artificial intelligence to replace journalists’ jobs despite being no substitute for their talent and expertise; and further urges Reach leadership to engage meaningfully with the National Union of Journalists to minimise the impact of cuts, and urgently consider sustainable approaches that protects the company's public interest journalism upholding UK democracy.

That this House recognises the skill and experience of journalists across Reach titles in the UK and Ireland; notes with alarm and dismay plans announced on 10 September 2025 proposing 321 editorial redundancies; urges the publisher to recognise the detrimental impact of huge swathes of cuts on journalists and journalism;...

That this House is worried by guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Education to the Office for Students which suggests that the Department has decided to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism courses for the 2025-26 financial year; shares the concerns of the National Union of Journalists and National Council for the Training of Journalists that pathways into journalism are needed now more than ever, to counter harmful misinformation and disinformation shared online; notes 84% of working journalists who studied for a higher education qualification in journalism cite this as helping them to secure their first job in the industry; and therefore calls on the Department of Education to conduct a thorough review of their planned reductions in funding for journalism and related courses and commit to providing the necessary funding for these courses going forwards as part of the Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy white paper.

That this House is worried by guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Education to the Office for Students which suggests that the Department has decided to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism courses for the 2025-26 financial year; shares the concerns of the National Union of Journalists...

That this House notes its concerns following the agreement in principle from shareholders of Bakkavor, a major food manufacturer which employs almost 14,500 workers across the UK, to an acquisition deal from rival food giant Greencore which itself employs 13,600 workers across the UK and Ireland; further notes that the shareholders are already said to be assessing synergies, which all the recognised trade unions at the processing and distribution sites of both companies, including BFAWU, GMB and Unite, fear spells closures and job losses; also notes that the resulting entity would have a combined turnover of £4 billion per annum and would significantly concentrate the market in the supply of supermarket ready meals and other products to the potential detriment of consumers; and therefore calls on the Competition and Markets Authority to subject the deal to a phase two investigation under the Enterprise Act 2002 into whether the deal may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition, and hence run counter to the public interest.

That this House notes its concerns following the agreement in principle from shareholders of Bakkavor, a major food manufacturer which employs almost 14,500 workers across the UK, to an acquisition deal from rival food giant Greencore which itself employs 13,600 workers across the UK and Ireland; further notes that the...

That this House notes with concern the proposals by PA Media Ltd, trading name of the Press Association, to cut posts and merge the previously separate teams responsible for monitoring the House of Commons and House of Lords for the purposes of providing a newswire service to journalists, and reduce the number of dedicated political journalists covering Holyrood; further notes that the separation of these remits has allowed staff to ensure that updates on the organisation’s Newswire service are accurate, trusted and hugely valued by outlets who need not rely on Hansard uploads, which are not available immediately after debates; fears the merger of this work will lead to less detailed coverage of events in both Houses and little to no coverage of activity in one House if journalists are directed to focus resources differently; notes that the proposals have been strongly condemned by the National Union of Journalists as a threat to public interest journalism on democratic activity by elected officials, with the public’s ability to scrutinise parliamentarians negatively impacted if reporting on parliamentary activity is curtailed; and calls on PA Media Ltd to pause the implementation of these proposals and cuts to others in the Content team pending further meaningful discussions with the union and parliamentarians from across the two Houses and thorough consideration of alternative proposals.

That this House notes with concern the proposals by PA Media Ltd, trading name of the Press Association, to cut posts and merge the previously separate teams responsible for monitoring the House of Commons and House of Lords for the purposes of providing a newswire service to journalists, and reduce...

That this House notes with concern recent media reports that Associated British Foods, parent company of Allied Bakeries which produces Kingsmill bread, are in talks over a potential merger with Hovis, owned by Endless LLP; further notes that this comes as a response to reports of unsustainable losses in the Allied Bakeries division; is concerned that any merger on this scale may result in restructuring, rationalisation or closures that could affect the job security and livelihoods of thousands of UK workers both directly employed and in the supply chain; is further concerned about the potential implications for competition in the UK bakery sector and possible impact on future UK food security; and therefore calls on the management of both businesses to engage immediately with the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers union and other recognised trade unions across their sites and undertake meaningful consultation prior to the agreement or implementation of any merger proposal.

That this House notes with concern recent media reports that Associated British Foods, parent company of Allied Bakeries which produces Kingsmill bread, are in talks over a potential merger with Hovis, owned by Endless LLP; further notes that this comes as a response to reports of unsustainable losses in the...

That this House recognises the vital importance for a democratic society of professional news reporting, photography and broadcasting; understands the desire of the Government to foster a business climate favourable to investment and development of artificial intelligence in the United Kingdom; is concerned, however, to ensure that technological developments are not allowed to undermine the economic sustainability of employment in professional news journalism; believes that it is vital that news reporters, photographers, broadcasters and other creatives are properly remunerated and credited where their work is used as the basis for derivative content using artificial intelligence; urges requirements on developers of artificial intelligence models to use content only where consent has been provided for set purposes, ensuring transparency over the sources of their training data; and therefore calls for the introduction of effective regulatory protections to protect the future of our media and creative industries.

That this House recognises the vital importance for a democratic society of professional news reporting, photography and broadcasting; understands the desire of the Government to foster a business climate favourable to investment and development of artificial intelligence in the United Kingdom; is concerned, however, to ensure that technological developments are...

That this House understands that First Group majority-owned rail operator Avanti West Coast has been undertaking a stations rostering review; is alarmed at reports that this review may be used to undermine ticket offices and station staffing, with Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and London Euston stations particularly affected; recognises that the RMT union has longstanding concerns about Avanti’s failure to fill station staff vacancies and its widespread reliance on fixed-term contracts, leading to delays at ticket offices and closures of ticket offices during their regulated hours; is concerned that these issues persist despite the overwhelming opposition to the 2023 ticket office closures proposals which demonstrated the importance of ticket offices and staff for many passengers; acknowledges that a recent Transport Committee report found that the ticket office closure plans risked significantly damaging people’s access to rail and the presence of staff is often a crucial determinant as to whether disabled people are able to travel by rail; expresses concern that Avanti’s proposals risk detrimental impacts on passenger safety, service and accessibility; notes that Avanti paid out dividends of £8.1 million in 2024; further notes that Avanti is on a National Rail contract managed and funded by the Government; and therefore calls on the Government to instruct Avanti to permanently fill all existing vacancies, transfer staff on fixed term contracts onto permanent contracts and ensure its ticket offices and stations are properly staffed.

That this House understands that First Group majority-owned rail operator Avanti West Coast has been undertaking a stations rostering review; is alarmed at reports that this review may be used to undermine ticket offices and station staffing, with Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and London Euston stations particularly affected; recognises...

That this House celebrates the value of BBC World Service journalism as a vital source of accurate and impartial information to audiences across the globe; believes that this role has never been more important, especially given the extent of misinformation and disinformation across social media; notes the critical importance of emergency information services provided to those in crisis, including recently in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine; welcomes the additional £32.6 million in funding for 2025/26 announced last year, but regrets that the decision of the previous government to transfer responsibility for the funding of BBC World Service from the government to the licence fee payer in 2014 has undermined the financial security and possibility of strategic investment into World Service; further regrets the recent announcement of a net loss of 130 jobs across BBC World Service owing to budget pressures and shares the fears of the National Union of Journalists that further cuts will inevitably lead to the erosion in capacity for trusted high-quality journalism; and therefore concurs with the proposal of three select committee Chairs who have written to Ministers suggesting that in order to stem decline in the World Service provision, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport should jointly make the case to HM Treasury in the forthcoming Spending Review to use this opportunity to rebalance the relative contributions from the licence fee and FCDO, so that the World Service income becomes less reliant on the licence fee.

That this House celebrates the value of BBC World Service journalism as a vital source of accurate and impartial information to audiences across the globe; believes that this role has never been more important, especially given the extent of misinformation and disinformation across social media; notes the critical importance of...

That this House expresses serious concerns about the speed of the process and the substantive issues at stake in relation to the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media; considers that The Observer, first published in 1791, is a historical national institution known as a source of quality journalism which must be protected for future generations; believes that the deal appears to be being rushed through, without due consideration of alternatives; regrets that the Guardian Media Group and the Scott Trust have not engaged in meaningful consultation with journalistic and editorial staff; condemns the decision to announce in principle support for the sale during the first industrial action taken by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian/Observer for over fifty years called in response to concerns at the deal; believes that the disappearance of Observer content behind an online paywall would be detrimental to the public interest by restricting access to accurate news and a plurality of opinions; and therefore calls on Government to issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice, to allow for further regulatory consideration of the sale’s likely impact.

That this House expresses serious concerns about the speed of the process and the substantive issues at stake in relation to the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media; considers that The Observer, first published in 1791, is a historical national institution known as a source of quality...

That this House honours and thanks the veterans of the British Nuclear Testing Programme, veterans’ relatives, indigenous peoples whose lands were used as testing grounds, clean-up operatives, scientists and others involved both directly and indirectly to the programme; acknowledges the contribution of this programme to our defence capabilities and knowledge; notes that some peer-reviewed scientific research publications have identified test veterans to be at risk of specific increased health risks associated with exposure to ionising radiation and that many British personnel have reported the lack of personal protective equipment and safety protocols; and therefore calls on the Government to support these veterans in accessing their military health and scientific medical testing records, and delivering a programme of national recognition, education, and compensation accordingly.

That this House honours and thanks the veterans of the British Nuclear Testing Programme, veterans’ relatives, indigenous peoples whose lands were used as testing grounds, clean-up operatives, scientists and others involved both directly and indirectly to the programme; acknowledges the contribution of this programme to our defence capabilities and knowledge;...

That this House strongly condemns the decision by RELX to issue notices to the National Union of Journalists and communications to journalists at LexisNexis and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions terminating longstanding trade union recognition agreements crucial to successful negotiations and strengthened agreements on pay and terms and conditions; believes this backwards and ultimately futile action to remove collective bargaining rights from editorial and journalistic staff is ill-judged and must be reversed; further believes that coming from a company which promotes legal services and aims its content at professionals including those working in human resources, this naked hostility to basic democratic rights can only be damaging to the brand’s reputation, running contrary to stipulated values; commends the ongoing resolve of the National Union of Journalists to defend the rights of its members whilst challenging proposals to prevent the diminishing of workers’ rights; and supports the union in its recruitment and organising efforts.

That this House strongly condemns the decision by RELX to issue notices to the National Union of Journalists and communications to journalists at LexisNexis and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions terminating longstanding trade union recognition agreements crucial to successful negotiations and strengthened agreements on pay and terms and conditions; believes this...