Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Lords debates non-domestic ratings bills
Members discuss accessibility, environment and privatisation of services
19 January 2021
BBC soft power, G7 and more in Lords questions
Members continue to question government action Monday 18 to Thursday 21
19 January 2021
Inquiry on the future UK-EU relations on trade in services launched
The EU Services Sub-Committee today invites written contributions to its new inquiry into the future of UK-EU relations on trade in services.
15 January 2021
Concerted Government effort could improve health in old age, finds Lords Committee
Science and Technology Committee publish report "Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living"
15 January 2021
Foreign policy and COVID-19 infection rates in Lords questions for government
Coming up in members’ questions to government Monday 11 to Thursday 14 January
14 January 2021
UK and NATO must not leave Afghanistan before peace-talks conclude
The International Relations and Defence Committee publishes its report, The UK and Afghanistan.
13 January 2021
Future UK-EU relations: energy, environment and health call for evidence
EU Environment Sub-Committee launch inquiry on future UK-EU relations
11 January 2021
Lords debates UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Members debate the agreement setting out the future relationship on Friday 8 January
08 January 2021
House of Lords debates coronavirus restrictions
Members consider regulations on the latest lockdown rules for England
07 January 2021
Turing Scheme and child welfare in Lords questions for government
Members quiz government on Turing Scheme, child welfare and more in questions Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 January
07 January 2021
How does spending more time online affect our relationships?
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 January at 10.00am
06 January 2021
House of Lords back to business on 5 January
The House of Lords returns to business on 5 January, meeting in hybrid proceedings to check and change draft laws and scrutinise government decisions and actions.
04 January 2021
House of Lords meets on 30 December
The House considered legislation relating to the UK’s future relationship with the EU and new Coronavirus regulations.
31 December 2020
Committee urges post-legislative scrutiny of EU future relationship bill
The Constitution Committee publishes its report on the European Union (Future Relationship) Bill
29 December 2020
How do we ensure the UK is resilient to extreme risks and emergencies?
Call for evidence published for risk assessment and risk planning inquiry
23 December 2020