A research briefing from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). Find out by reading the research briefing here: Access to Justice: Legal aid and services

Changes have recently been made to the business travel and personal accident insurance policies. To find out more, see here: ParliNet | Updates to business travel and personal accident insurance

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: Thursday 12 February 2026Location: Online via MS TeamsInformation and booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953 With Tom Powell, Manjit Gheera and Rachael Harker from the Commons Library.

Sign up now! The MMSST will be hosting a roadshow event in the Midlands this February.   The event forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK this year and offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the wide range of support and services available to you, while also providing a…

The Labour Staff Economy Network (LSEN) is a new group for Labour staff interested in progressive economic policy. For details and information about how to join, please see here: Labour Staff Economy Network

Parliament Choir rehearses every Monday during sitting weeks from 18:15 to 20:15 in St. Mary Undercroft. For more information, see here: https://w4mp.org/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/parliament-choir/

Have you heard of the CSSC? It’s a fantastic organisation which supports its members with physical, financial and mental wellbeing, as well as providing hundreds of other benefits. Staff of MPs and Peers are eligible to join. See our page here for further information: https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/cssc/

Welcome to Parliament. The new joiner induction sessions are available to book via the ACT portal. If you have a new joiner in your office, please share with them. This session will welcome you to being part of the Parliamentary community and cover essential information from key House services that will help you to settle…

Bookings for Summer Term (April to July 2026) open at 10am on 28 January. Get ready to book your Summer Term (April to July 2026) visit. Register on the booking portal to view available slots and book your Summer Term visit when Summer Term bookings open. All schools wanting to book a school visit will need to…

The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 10 March 2026 You can read the Green Paper and the consultation questions here There is also a…

Research briefing from POST Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions? Read the research briefing from POST here: https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0757

Time: 1100 – 1200Date: Tuesday 13 January 2025Location: Online via MS TeamsInformation and Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953 With Hannah Cromarty and Faye Greaves from the Commons Library.

Following decisions from the Administration Committee, Lords Services Committee and House of Commons Commission, two changes to how these tours are booked and delivered will come into effect from 2 January 2026. These changes are intended to provide a simplified, more flexible system for schools and constituents.  Read about the changes here on Parlinet – Changes to Member-sponsored…

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 28 January 2026Location: Online To mark Data Privacy Day, the Information Commissioner’s Office is delivering a webinar for Members and their staff. This is your opportunity to find out more about data protection law, including: There will also be lots of time to answer any questions you have. The session will…

The Labour Women’s Parliamentary Network invites you to a screening of Jacinta Ardern: Prime Minister. Time: 17:30Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026Location: Houses of ParliamentLimited places; RSVP essential. For further details, see here: LWPSN – What’s On

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 11 December 2025Location: Online via TeamsSign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8325 The relationship between church and state is a very old feature of the UK constitution but also little understood. This Library talk will explore the historical foundations of the UK’s two established churches – England and Scotland – how their relationship with…

Time: 1400-1415Date: every sitting Monday Each session will run through the business in the Chamber for the week with a focus on how Members might engage and the expected timings.  Email the Centre of Excellence on ppcoe@parliament.uk to be forwarded an invite. 

This year’s House Services Fair will take place from Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 December. The Fair is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the brilliant work teams from across the House do every day to make Parliament happen. Get involved  For more information visit ParliNet | Visit the House Service Fair

Start: 10:00 on Tuesday 9 December 2025Finish: 17:00 on Wednesday 10 December 2025Location: House of Commons The House Administration is delighted to be bringing back the House Services Fair this year, showcasing the services and support available from the House Administration. The House Administration is delighted to be bringing back the House Services Fair this…

From 1 December 2025, a dedicated mailbox for MP operational correspondence is being introduced. A new centralised mailbox has been introduced for MP complaints only, to be used from 1 December 2025. This is to replace the previous email address used for complaints. Please do not disclose the new email address to the public. Please…

Time: 1000 – 1200Date: 7 January 2026Location: Online via MS TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=2573 This is a joint workshop from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Housing Ombudsman and Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) independently investigates complaints about the NHS, UK government departments, and other public organisations in England. Constituents…

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 4 December 2025Location: Online via TeamsSign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8324 County and district councils across England have been asked to present plans to Government to reorganise themselves into unitary authorities. Final proposals were due in on 28 November 2025. This talk looks at what we know about the plans that have been…

Time: 1430 – 1530Date: 2 December 2025Location: Online December’s forum meeting will be a Q&A on immigration. We’ll be joined by CJ McKinney and Melanie Gower from the Commons Library. Book your place on Act.

A blood donation session will take place in Parliament as follows: Time: 1400 – 1600Date: 4 December 2025 Booking is essential, please see here for full details: https://parlinet.parliament.uk/events/2025/december/staffms-give-blood-in-parliament/

The monthly Benefitscast from The Benefits Training Company features three of their benefits experts discussing the latest benefits news stories including changes to legislation, DWP announcments, relevant case law and guidance. There are links to the sources of the items discussed, and some that aren’t discussed if they think they might help. In the November…

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: 20 November 2025Location: Online via TeamsSign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8416 The government established the infected blood compensation scheme in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry. The first payments from the scheme were made in October 2024 and as of September 2025, 3,284 people have begun a claim process. This talk explains the…

Time: 1030 – 1145Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025Location: OnlineRegistration: Click here to registerCost: Free – presented by Policy in Practice Record levels of temporary accommodation, rising arrears and deepening financial vulnerability are driving more people towards homelessness this winter. Many are already in debt or at risk of falling into it, yet millions of people…

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: 20 November 2025Location: Online The government established the infected blood compensation scheme in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry. The first payments from the scheme were made in October 2024 and as of September 2025, 3,284 people have begun a claim process. This Library talk explains the origin of the scheme,…

Time: 1030-1130Date: 13 November 2025Location: Online This Library talk will cover the police complaints system and the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) within it.   Book your place on Act.

We often see messages asking how to find out who works in a particular MP’s office. There’s a really simple way of finding out. Whilst logged into the parliamentary intranet, go to https://outlook.office.com/people/ and type the name of the MP into the search box. Once their name comes up, click on it to open their…

Time: 1030-1130Date: 11 November 2025Location: Online The topic for November’s forum meeting will be SEN in England. We’ll be joined by Nerys Roberts and Robert Long from the Commons Library. Book your place on Act.

A celebration of nutrition and wellbeing.Communications and Administration Network Food is our fuel, but do we truly understand what nourishes us best? Do you know your food facts? Join us at Flourish and Nourish for a food quiz to test your nutritional knowledge! Your brain, body, and tastebuds will thank you as we explore ways…

If you would like to order a wreath for Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday, you can do so by contacting the Royal British Legion directly: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/shop/wreaths They are able to provide a portcullis badge for the centre of the wreath, but you will need to request this at the time you order the wreath, and…

The Parliament Choir is formed from politicians and staff from all parties and usually performs three or four concerts a year in various venues in London, and occasionally elsewhere in the UK and abroad. They have two forthcoming events which may be of interest: Time: 1930Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025Details: Puccini and Bernstein Time: 1930Date:…

To register, please email MMSST@parliament.uk

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: Thursday 23 October 2025Location: Online This talk will provide an overview of the CMS and upcoming changes.  Sign up on ACT

The House of Commons returns from conference recess next week! Make sure you’re up to date with everything from the Commons Library so you can hit the ground running. Visit our website and bookmark Library briefings for Commons debates, which we update regularly with the latest research. You can also sign up for online events…

IPSA regularly consults with the public on how MPs should be paid and funded. In 2025 IPSA wanted to increase its engagement and give the public a chance to say what matters to them when it comes to funding democracy. At the start of the year IPSA held a series of roundtables with academics and…

Dr Bike offers you a free bike check and will carry out simple repairs (pay only for parts if required). Dr Bike can be found in State Officers Court in the House of Lords by Chancellors Gate. These sessions are held on a fortnightly basis on Wednesdays between 8.30-4.30pm. No bookings are required it is…

The IPSA has opened a consultation entitled ‘Professionalising the career path for MPs’ staff’, and is inviting responses from MPs, staff and the general public. As well as looking at training, it also seeks views on, but not limited to the following: The consultation closes on 31 October 2025 and can be found here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/publications/consultations

Time: 1000 – 1615Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025Location: Leeds city centre MMSST will be hosting a roadshow event in Yorkshire and the Humber this November. The event forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK and offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the wide range of support…

The House of Commons Administration is pleased to announce the first-ever External Services Fair. Time: 10:00 – 17:00Date: 18 November 2025Location: House of Commons The House of Commons Administration is pleased to announce the first-ever External Services Fair. This event is designed to give Members and Members’ staff the opportunity to engage directly with a…

Nominations are officially open for The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100, the renowned initiative celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in public life. This annual recognition honours the achievements of women across various sectors, including parliamentarians, civil servants, journalists, campaigners, think tankers and public affairs professionals. Now in its seventh year, the campaign highlights women who…

The Bank of England would like to invite the staff of MPs based in Northern Ireland to a briefing session on the work of the Bank on Friday 10 October from 10.00-12.00 in Belfast. Bank staff will deliver a briefing on how the work of the Bank of England affects your constituents, with an introduction to…

Want to join a competitive but social 8-a-side weekly evening football match? Westminster Wanderers FC are an adult men’s FA standard football club, competing in the Southern Sunday Football League and also organising social football. As we head into October and the winter months we are seeking new players to join our weekly social football…

Elected Technologies will be hosting two free online presentations of the latest version of Caseworker.MP: Time: 10:00 – 11:00Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025 Please email support@electedtechnologies.co.uk from your Parliamentary account to sign up to attend.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the strikes webpage.  Due to planned strike action, severe disruption is expected on the London Underground between Sunday 7 and Friday 12 September, and on DLR services on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September. If you need to travel, plan ahead, allow more time for your journey, check the TfL website or…

MMSST is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new Career and Progression Hub – your one-stop destination for everything you need to grow, develop, and thrive in your career.   Your career is a journey – and we’re here to help you make the most of it. This initiative is part of our commitment following…

We are excited to share that the Members and Members’ staff Services Team (MMSST) are planning a roadshow event in Yorkshire and the Humber this October. This forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK throughout the year. What to expect The roadshow event is aimed at all Members’ staff…

Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: Thursday 18 September 2025Location: Online via MS Teams The Casework Discussion Forum takes place each month via MS Teams. This month’s discussion is about correspondence processes in Government departments and executive agencies. Cabinet Office staff will provide an overview and outline any particular areas of these processes that have been updated…