Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Black History Month: celebrating Black women in the Lords
Recognising the achievements and contributions of Black women members of the House of Lords for Black History Month's ‘Saluting our Sisters’. Learn more
02 October 2023
Lords debates situation in Ukraine
Members discuss the situation in Ukraine. Catch up
22 September 2023
The Lord Speaker addresses the RSA
Lord Speaker addresses the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
21 September 2023
Online Safety Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
20 September 2023
What's on in the Lords 18-21 September
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
15 September 2023
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss the migration as a result of climate change, prescribing of controlled drugs and bloodstock industries.
15 September 2023
Lord Speaker's Corner: Baroness Benjamin
Hear from actress, broadcaster and campaigner, Floella Benjamin, in the latest episode of Lord Speaker's Corner.
15 September 2023
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill awaits Royal Assent
Bill completes passage through parliament. Catch up
13 September 2023
Finance Bill Sub-Committee launch call for evidence
Call for evidence launched for Finance Bill Sub-Committee inquiry into the draft Finance Bill 2023-24
13 September 2023
Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill now awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
13 September 2023
Office for Students underperforming amid looming crisis in higher education
The Industry and Regulators Committee publish their report - Must do better: the Office for Students and the looming crisis facing higher education
12 September 2023
What's on in the Lords 11-14 September
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
08 September 2023
Lords debates the role of nuclear energy in securing the future energy supply
Members discuss the role of nuclear energy. Catch up
08 September 2023
Lords debates role of the Armed Forces and the UK's defence policy
Members discuss UK's defence policy. Find out more
08 September 2023
Final proposals on parliamentary advice and services published
Fifth Report from the Conduct Committee published
05 September 2023