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

What's on in the Lords 17-20 March
Discover the business in the House of Lords from 17-20 March 2025.
21 March 2025

Inquiry launched into media literacy
Communications and Digital Committee launch inquiry into media literacy
21 March 2025

Lords debates Crown Court backlog
Members discussed impact of criminal case delays on evidence, victims and fair proceedings. Catch up
21 March 2025

Debating Matters House of Lords Championship 2025
Students battled it out for the title of Debating Matters House of Lords Champions 2025 on Friday 21 March. Find out more
19 March 2025

Call for evidence launched for child maintenance inquiry
The House of Lords Public Services committee has published a call for evidence for its inquiry examining child maintenance arrangements in Britain
19 March 2025

Non-domestic rating bill concludes report stage in the Lords
Multipliers and Private Schools legislation further examined by members. Catch up
19 March 2025

New towns inquiry launched by Lords Built Environment Committee
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has today launched a modular inquiry into new towns and expanded settlements.
19 March 2025

Lords private members' bills in the 2024-25 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2024-25 session of Parliament.
18 March 2025

Football Governance Bill completes Lords report stage
Members consider the role of the IFR, diversity provisions and parachute payments on final day of report stage. Catch up
18 March 2025

What's on in the Lords 10-14 March
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week
14 March 2025

Four short debates in the Lords
Railway operators, national youth strategy, the display and retention of human body parts and biodiversity in the spotlight. Catch up
14 March 2025

Community cohesion debated in the Lords
Members discussed the role of integration in reducing barriers and strengthening bonds. Catch up
14 March 2025

Lords concludes scrutiny of product regulation bill
Members take chance to 'tidy up' text of draft law at third reading. Catch up
13 March 2025

Lords Committee calls for evidence on treaty scrutiny
International Agreements Committee launch call for evidence on treaty scrutiny
11 March 2025

United Kingdom’s global position discussed in the Lords
Britain's international affairs on House agenda. Catch up
07 March 2025