Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Lord Speaker's Corner: Lord Heseltine
Hear from former Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Heseltine, as he speaks to the Lord Speaker about an extensive political career spanning almost 60 years in Westminster.
17 July 2023
What's on in the Lords 17-20 July
Questions, legislation and debates: discover what's on in the House of Lords this week.
14 July 2023
Lords marks 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation
Members commemorate arrival of Caribbean settlers aboard Empire Windrush in June 1948. Catch up
10 July 2023
What's on in the Lords 10-14 July
Questions, legislation and debates: discover what's on in the House of Lords this week.
07 July 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023
Communications Committee launches inquiry into large language models
The Communications and Digital Committee is launching an inquiry that will examine large language models and what needs to happen over the next 1–3 years to ensure the UK can respond to their opportunities and risks.
07 July 2023
National Security Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members vote on parliamentary security committee rules. Catch up
05 July 2023
What's on in the Lords 3-7 July
Questions, legislations and debates: discover what's on in the House of Lords this week.
30 June 2023
Lords debates growth rate of UK economy
Members discuss the rate of core inflation and the necessity of increasing productivity. Catch up
30 June 2023
Lords debates violence against women and girls
Members discuss abuse suffered by women in the UK. Catch up
30 June 2023
The Government has “no credible strategy” to tackle digital exclusion
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report Digital exclusion.
28 June 2023
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill returns to the Lords
Members consider Commons changes on social housing providers. Catch up
28 June 2023
Financial Services and Markets Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up
28 June 2023
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members considers Commons changes as draft bill becomes new law. Catch up
27 June 2023
Code of Conduct amendments recommended
Fourth report from the Conduct Committee published.
27 June 2023