Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
How is the law and practice of inquries working?
The Statutory Inquiries Committee launches a call for evidence
14 February 2024
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Second Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes its latest report proposing changes to Standing Orders and Companion
12 February 2024
What's on in the Lords 12-14 February
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
09 February 2024
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill concludes Lords line by line scrutiny
Lords members complete detailed scrutiny of the bill with ticket re-sale sites and on-demand video subscriptions on the agenda. Catch up
08 February 2024
Urgent reform needed to improve independence, accountability and performance of UK regulators
The Industry and Regulators Committee publishes its report 'Who watches the watchdogs? Improving the performance, independence and accountability of UK regulators'
08 February 2024
Pedicabs (London) Bill completes Lords scrutiny
Bill to regulate tricycle taxis concludes in the Lords. Catch up
07 February 2024
Automated Vehicles Bill undergoes further Lords scrutiny
Legal framework for the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles on the agenda in report-stage debate. Catch up
07 February 2024
Lords marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 on Lords agenda. Catch up
05 February 2024
What's on in the Lords 5-9 February
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
02 February 2024
Contribution of the arts to the economy debated in the Lords
Members discuss culture and the creative industries. Catch up
02 February 2024
UK Industrial strategy under spotlight in Lords debate
Members discuss case for new comprehensive strategy. Catch up
02 February 2024
UK will miss AI goldrush unless Government adopts a more positive vision
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report Large language models and generative AI
02 February 2024
Lords Committee publishes report on Finance Bill 2023-24
The Economics Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee publishes its report 'Research and development tax relief, HMRC data requirements, promoters of tax avoidance and sentencing for tax fraud'.
01 February 2024
Pedicabs (London) Bill undergoes further Lords scrutiny
Noise pollution and TFL guidance on agenda as report stage concludes. Catch up
31 January 2024
Lords concludes examination of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill
Final chance to 'tidy up' bill. Find out more
31 January 2024