Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Finance Bill Sub-Committee investigates basis period reform and uncertain tax treatment
Finance Bill Sub-Committee launch call for evidence
16 September 2021
Equality and Human Rights Commissions give evidence to Protocol Sub-Committee
The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Sub-committee takes evidence from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) and from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) on Wednesday 15 September 2021 at 4.00pm
13 September 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members discuss proposed laws on employment rights for workers, state school assemblies and entry into the UK for refugee family members. Learn more
13 September 2021
Lords debates standards in public life
Members taking part included a former Home Secretary, a former Leader of the House of Commons and the chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. Catch up
10 September 2021
Global South: Lords debates shortage of COVID-19 vaccines
Members discuss implications for global public health. Find out more
10 September 2021
Government lacks clear strategy on UK-China trade and security relationship
The International Relations and Defence Committee publishes its report on UK-China trade and security relationship
09 September 2021
Ian Russell gives evidence to MPs and Peers on improving the Online Safety Bill
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 2.30pm on Monday 13 September 2021
09 September 2021
Key provisions in Equality Act 2010 not implemented
The House of Lords Liaison Committee publishes its fourth follow-up report; The Equality Act 2010: the impact on disabled people Follow-up report
08 September 2021
Charities Bill call for evidence issued
Call for evidence on Charities Bill issued.
08 September 2021
New inquiry into digital regulation launched
The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into digital regulation
07 September 2021
Rio Ferdinand to give evidence to MPs and Peers about tackling online hate and racism
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 9 September 2021
07 September 2021
Lords returns on Monday 6 September
Members are back to business questioning government, debating key issues, checking bills and investigating public policy in committee work.
06 September 2021
Committee reflects on long-term impact of the pandemic
On Tuesday 7 September, the COVID-19 Committee will hold a final evidence session on the long-term implications of the pandemic
02 September 2021
Celebrating Lords Paralympians and Olympians
Throughout the Japan 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are celebrating the success and work of House of Lords Olympians and Paralympians.
25 August 2021
House of Lords recalled to debate the situation in Afghanistan
The House of Lords met on Wednesday 18 August to debate the situation in Afghanistan and quiz government on action
19 August 2021