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Lying-in-State is now closed to the public

The Lord Speaker presents an Address to His Majesty The King on behalf of the House of Lords

Both Houses of Parliament presented addresses to His Majesty King Charles III on Monday 12 September, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

House of Lords pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Members discuss the role of primary and community care in improving patient outcomes, and the need for reform. Catch up

Members discuss the impact of climate change and bio-diversity loss on food security. Catch up

Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from 5-9 September.

New inquiry launched into Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by Lords Committee

Did you know that you could once be arrested for reporting what was happening in Parliament? Meet the team behind the Official Report, known as Hansard, in our latest House of Lords Podcast episode.

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee publishes it report “'Science and technology superpower': more than a slogan?"

The Communications and Digital Committee is launching an inquiry into the future of the UK’s creative industries. The Committee invites written contributions by 2 September. 

Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on labour shortages

The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has published a follow-up report on the impact of the Protocol. The report finds that the Protocol is having a ‘feast or famine’ economic impact

Catch up on a busy start to the 2022-23 session of Parliament as the House of Lords pauses for the summer recess.

Members debate the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports and danger of famine in the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Catch up