House of Lords
House of Lords news from UK Parliament.
Lords asks government to think again on passenger rail bill
Members vote on underperforming rail operators, private sector contracts and rail freight increases. Catch up
07 November 2024
Arbitration Bill completes Lords stages
Members discuss progress of draft mediation law at third reading. Catch up
07 November 2024
Lords asks government to think again on Crown Estate Bill
Members vote on salmon farming, spending powers and Welsh devolution. Catch up
06 November 2024
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill undergoes further scrutiny in Lords
Detailed examination of bill continues at report stage. Catch up
05 November 2024
Lords continues detailed check of Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members discuss Ofwat powers and water company fines as committee stage concludes
05 November 2024
Unacceptable levels of shop theft causing serious harm to society
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes a letter to the Minister for Policing, Crime and Fire Prevention, Dame Diana Johnson MP, after conducting an inquiry into shop theft.
05 November 2024
Contribution of voluntary sector debated in the Lords
Members discuss benefit of community initiatives to society across the UK. Catch up
01 November 2024
The contribution of science and technology to the UK economy on Lords agenda
Science, technology, and UK economy are all in the spotlight. Catch up
01 November 2024
What's on in the Lords 28-31 October
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
01 November 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
UK defence policy and budget, alternatives to Ozempic for weight loss and the impact of tax policy on employment considered by members. Find out more
01 November 2024
Arbitration Bill passes report stage
Further opportunity for scrutiny in the Lords. Find our more
31 October 2024
Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa considered by members
House of Lords discusses the political situation in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Catch up
30 October 2024
Ukraine at the heart of Lords debate
Lords debates current situation in Ukraine. Catch up
28 October 2024
Contribution of special needs schools to education sector focus of Lords debate
The role of specialist education colleges debated by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024