Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill set to become law
Proposals on climate change accepted as bill concludes passage through Parliament. Catch up
26 October 2023
Parliament prorogued ahead of State Opening
Parliament has been prorogued ahead of the State Opening on Tuesday 7 November 2023. Find out more
26 October 2023
Lords debates situation in Israel and Gaza
Members discuss the situation in Israel and Gaza. Catch up
25 October 2023
Energy Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss changes on community energy supplies as bill set to become law. Catch up
25 October 2023
Lord Chancellor to appear before Lords Committee
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee is questioning Rt. Hon. Alex Chalk MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
20 October 2023
Lords debates long-term strategic challenges posed by China
Members discuss relations between the UK and China. Catch up.
20 October 2023
Digital divide will deepen without Government action: Committee criticise Government response
Communications and Digital Committee criticise Governments' response to Digital exclusion report
20 October 2023
Appointment and removal of senior civil servants must not undermine civil service impartiality
The Constitution Committee publishes its 17th report on the appointment and removal process for permanent secretaries.
19 October 2023
What's on in the Lords 23-26 October
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
19 October 2023
New inquiry launched into independence and accountability of UK regulators
The Industry and Regulators Committee has today published a call for evidence into its new inquiry into UK regulators, which will examine their relationship with Government and how they are held to account.
19 October 2023
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill should not be weakened say Lords Committee
Communications and Digital Committee write to PM emphasising importance of maintaining judicial review appeals standard in bill
18 October 2023
Lords concludes examination of Non-Domestic Rating Bill
Final chance to ‘tidy-up’ bill. Catch up
17 October 2023
What's on in the Lords 16-19 October
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
12 October 2023
Black History Month: celebrating Black women in the Lords
Recognising the achievements and contributions of Black women members of the House of Lords for Black History Month's ‘Saluting our Sisters’. Learn more
02 October 2023
Lords debates situation in Ukraine
Members discuss the situation in Ukraine. Catch up
22 September 2023