Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
What's on in the Lords 20-23 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
17 January 2025
Further checks of Data (Use and Access) Bill on Lords agenda
Members discuss digital identification documents as report stage begins. Find out more
17 January 2025
National Insurance contributions bill enters Lords committee stage
Members discuss changes to exempt key groups from new contribution rates. Find out more
17 January 2025
Lords continues checks on Great British Energy Bill
Members consider changes to draft law as committee stage continues. Follow for more
17 January 2025
Lords resumes detailed check of Mental Health Bill
Members discuss changes on medical treatments and autism training. Find out more
17 January 2025
Effects of climate change on natural ecosystems at centre of Lords debate
Members discuss the role of nature conservation in combatting global warming. Catch up
17 January 2025
Economic growth up for Lords debate
Members debate criteria for financial improvement for the UK. Find out more
17 January 2025
Lords Spiritual Bill completes journey through Parliament
Final consideration in the House of Lords on draft law to extend membership of female bishops. Catch up
17 January 2025
Free schools and academies focus of Lords debate
Members of the House debate merits of free schools. Find out more
17 January 2025
Football Governance Bill concludes Lords committee stage
Line by line scrutiny draws to a close. Catch up
16 January 2025
JCNSS Chair: ransomware consultation “important step forward”
The Chair of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has responded to news that the Government is consulting on proposals to reduce the risk of ransomware.
15 January 2025
What's on in the Lords 13-17 January
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
15 January 2025
Call for evidence published on the energy grid and grid connections
The Industry and Regulators Committee has today published a call for evidence into the energy grid and grid connections.
14 January 2025
Lords debates challenges to rules based international order
Global cohesion, stability and security on Lords agenda. Find out more
10 January 2025
Lords private members' bills in the 2024-25 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2024-25 session of Parliament.
10 January 2025