Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Ukraine: a wake-up call for the UK and NATO
The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has today published its report, ‘Ukraine: a wake-up call’.
25 September 2024
Lords debates current situation in Sudan
Members with expertise in war, humanitarian relief, and human rights discuss the current situation in Sudan. Catch up
16 September 2024
Failing to follow up on public inquiry recommendations risks avoidable mistakes being repeated
The Statutory Inquiries Committee publishes its report Public inquiries: Enhancing public trust.
15 September 2024
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up
13 September 2024
Higher education funding challenges debated in the Lords
Members discuss financial difficulties faced by universities. Catch up
13 September 2024
Lords debates cycling road safety
Members discuss safety and regulation issues involved in the use of pedal cycles on the road network. Catch up
13 September 2024
Committee activity in House of Lords reviewed during 2023-24 financial year
The House of Lords Liaison Committee publishes its report on committee activity in 2023-24.
13 September 2024
Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage
Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
12 September 2024
Arbitration Bill undergoes Lords line by line examination
Members consider changes on fraud and corruption. Catch up
12 September 2024
Lord Evans of Weardale: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from former Director General of MI5 and former Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, Jonathan Evans, Lord Evans of Weardale
11 September 2024
Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser to work on its Scaling-up: AI and creative technology inquiry.
11 September 2024
Lords completes detailed scrutiny of Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill
Members discuss changes on parliamentary engagement as committee stage wraps up. Find out more
11 September 2024
Members debate Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill
Lords discuss bill to extend number of female bishops in the House. Catch up
11 September 2024
What's on in the Lords 9-13 September
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
06 September 2024
Lords debates the contribution of independent schools
Members discuss potential impact of VAT changes. Catch up
06 September 2024