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Lords news

Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.

A busy House of Lords chamber

House of Lords recalled on Saturday 12 April

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

Net zero affordability discussed in the Lords

Members debated potential costs of government 2050 emission target. Catch up

Lords debates economic policy impact on rural areas

Members considered effect of government financial and planning measures on farming and countryside communities. Catch up

House of Lords pauses for Easter recess

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

What's on in the Lords 31 March-3 April

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

Lords asks government to think again on Bus Services Bill

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

Lords makes further checks to Mental Health Bill

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

Lord Kinnock: Lord Speaker's Corner

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

Hereditary Peers Bill completes Lords committee stage

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

Non Domestic Rating Bill returns to the Lords

Members consider further Commons revisions to previous Lords amendments in 'ping pong'. Catch up

Call for evidence launched to mark World Autism Acceptance Day

Call for evidence launched by Committee looking into the Autism Act 2009

National Insurance Contributions bill returns to the Lords

Lords further consider Commons' amendments and reasons. Catch up

Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Second Report

Procedure and Privileges Committee reports on the revised text to the Companion to the Standing Orders

Prisons Minister to appear before Lords Committee

Minister for Prisons questioned by Committee

What's on in the Lords 24-28 March

Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week