House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.

Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa considered by members
House of Lords discusses the political situation in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Catch up
30 October 2024

Ukraine at the heart of Lords debate
Lords debates current situation in Ukraine. Catch up
28 October 2024

Contribution of special needs schools to education sector focus of Lords debate
The role of specialist education colleges debated by members. Catch up
25 October 2024

Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024

Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on long-term sickness related economic inactivity
Economic Affairs Committee launches a short inquiry which will explore the relationship between the welfare system and long-term sickness in Great Britain.
24 October 2024

The Government needs a plan to fix our broken food system and turn the tide on the public health emergency
Report from the Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee published
23 October 2024

British businesses and NHS face huge extra costs if crucial UK-EU data agreement is not reached
European Affairs Committee write to Government over UK-EU agreement on free flow of data
23 October 2024

Liaison Committee recommends a Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee
Liaison Committee has recommended to the House of Lords the creation of a Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee.
23 October 2024

Lords debates bill on Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Members discuss draft law on abolition of IfATE as part of government plans to establish Skills England. Catch up
23 October 2024

Lords conclude detailed check of Crown Estate Bill
Members discuss salmon farms and the Sovereign Grant on day two of committee stage. Find out more
23 October 2024

Government needs to provide greater direction to the skills system, says Lords committee
Industry and Regulators Committee has written to the Government calling on it to ensure that apprenticeships and training programmes meet the UK economy’s future skills needs.
23 October 2024

What's on in the Lords 21-25 October
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
18 October 2024

Membership of Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments agreed
Membership of Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments agreed
18 October 2024

UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024

Members consider Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill
Members debate bill on women bishops in the Lords at committee stage. Catch up
17 October 2024