Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Lords completes checks on Great British Energy Bill
Members consider changes to draft law as committee stage concludes. Catch up
23 January 2025
What's on in the Lords 20-23 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
22 January 2025
Government responds to MPs’ and Lords’ concerns about threats to UK democracy
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has today published the Government’s response to its letter before the election outlining threats to UK democracy.
22 January 2025
Effects of climate change on natural ecosystems at centre of Lords debate
Members discuss the role of nature conservation in combatting global warming. Catch up
17 January 2025
Lords debates challenges to rules-based international order
Global cohesion, stability and security on Lords agenda. Catch up
17 January 2025
Lords Spiritual Bill completes journey through Parliament
Final consideration in the House of Lords on draft law to extend membership of female bishops. Catch up
17 January 2025
Football Governance Bill concludes Lords committee stage
Line by line scrutiny draws to a close. Catch up
16 January 2025
JCNSS Chair: ransomware consultation “important step forward”
The Chair of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has responded to news that the Government is consulting on proposals to reduce the risk of ransomware.
15 January 2025
What's on in the Lords 13-17 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
15 January 2025
Call for evidence published on the energy grid and grid connections
The Industry and Regulators Committee has today published a call for evidence into the energy grid and grid connections.
14 January 2025
Bus Services Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss legislation to increase local control of bus services. Catch up
09 January 2025
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss 'Martyn's Law' to reduce risk and increase preparedness in public venues. Catch up
08 January 2025
Lords debates National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
Lords debates draft law on secondary Class 1 contributions. Catch up
07 January 2025
What's on in the Lords 6-9 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
20 December 2024
Government policy towards China discussed in the Lords
Members debate Chinese actions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and the South China Sea, and against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Catch up
20 December 2024