House of Lords

His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Ed Davis CB CBE as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. Find out more

Discover the business in the House of Lords between 22-25 April

Members debate single-sex spaces for NHS staff, using frozen Libyan assets, prosthetics for amputees and improving access to banking and finance for small businesses. Find out more

Lords makes final checks to Mental Health Bill at third reading on 23 April 2025. Catch up

The Joint Committee on Human Rights continues its inquiry into forced labour in UK supply chains on Wednesday 23 April when it takes evidence from Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Eleanor Lyons and senior officials in Border Force and the National Crime Agency.

Members debate “smoke-free generation” legislation at second reading. Find out more

The House of Lords met on Saturday 12 April to consider future of British Steel

The House of Commons will sit on Saturday 12 April to take forward legislative proposals to ensure the continued operation of British Steel blast furnaces is safeguarded

Catch up on a busy start to the year in the UK Parliament's second chamber

Discover the business in the House of Lords between 31 March - 3 April.

Members vote on local services, bus safety and violent behaviour as further scrutiny concludes. Catch up

Members of the House of Lords continue to make further checks to the Mental Health Bill at report stage. Catch up

Former leader of the Labour party Neil Kinnock is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner

Members discuss changes on life peers, future composition and effectiveness of the House as line by line scrutiny concludes. Catch up

Lords further consider Commons' amendments and reasons. Catch up