House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
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Lord Speaker's thanks to President Zelenskyy
Read the Lord Speaker's response to President Zelenskyy following the President's address to Parliament
08 February 2023
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How do we solve digital exclusion in a cost of living crisis?
The Communications and Digital Committee is launching an inquiry into digital exclusion and the cost of living.
08 February 2023
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Leveraged LDI strategies worsened September 2022 financial turmoil
The Industry and Regulators Committee has criticised the use of leveraged liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies by defined benefit (DB) pension funds
07 February 2023
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Decision making process for major infrastructure requires clearer prioritisation and evaluation
The Built Environment Committee has published a letter to the Government on its inquiry into infrastructure policymaking and implementation in central government.
07 February 2023
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Lords completes scrutiny of Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
Members discuss passage of bill as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
02 February 2023
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Common frameworks: an unfulfilled opportunity? report debate
The House of Lords Debates the Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee’s report Common Frameworks: An Unfulfilled Opportunity?
01 February 2023
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Lords Committee publishes report on research and development tax relief and expenditure credit
The Economics Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee has published its report, Research and development tax relief and expenditure credit.
31 January 2023
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Lords Committee urges ministers to “change course” on social media regulation
The Committee writes to Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan to recommend changes to key clauses of the Online Safety Bill.
30 January 2023
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Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee visit Octopus Energy
The Environment and Climate Change Committee visited the Octopus Energy training centre in Slough as part of its Boiler Upgrade Scheme inquiry.
27 January 2023
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Lords debates resilience of UK's Armed Forces
Lords consider impact of reduction in personnel and equipment. Catch up
27 January 2023
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Lords debates life chances of vulnerable teenagers
Members discuss educational prospects in light of new report by Commission for Young Lives. Catch up
27 January 2023
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Lords Committee calls for action on SLAPPs
The Communications and Digital Committee writes to the Ministry of Justice, HM Treasury and DCMS.
26 January 2023
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The future of clinical research in the NHS is under threat
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has written to the Minister of State for Health and Social Care with the findings of its short inquiry into clinical academics in the NHS.
26 January 2023
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Third and final evidence session on the Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL]
SPBC on Electronic Trade Documents Bill to hold its third and final evidence session on 26 January
24 January 2023
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What's on in the Lords 23-26 January
Questions, legislation and debates: find out what's on in the Lords from 23-26 January
20 January 2023