Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Lords debates support for domestic abuse victims
Eliminating domestic abuse is on the agenda in Lords debates. Catch up
13 December 2024
What's on in the Lords 9-13 December
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
13 December 2024
Conduct Committee publishes two reports on members' conduct
Conduct Committee publishes reports on the conduct of two members
12 December 2024
Members debate House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill
Lords considers draft law to remove remaining hereditary peers from the House. Catch up
12 December 2024
New special inquiry committees recommended for 2025
Liaison Committee recommends four proposals for new special inquiry committees
12 December 2024
Lord Sedwill: Lord Speaker's Corner
Former diplomat, Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill – Lord Sedwill – is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner
12 December 2024
UK must keep up momentum on cutting methane emissions at home and demonstrate international leadership
The Environment and Climate Change Committee has published its report, ‘Methane: keeping up momentum’
10 December 2024
Lords debates social cohesion and supportive community life
Members consider the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty. Catch up
09 December 2024
Lord debates impact of retail crime
Members discuss consequences of shop theft on workers, the community and local economies. Catch up
06 December 2024
What's on in the Lords 2-6 December
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
06 December 2024
Housing supply and homelessness debated by Lords
On Thursday 5 December, members of the House of Lords debated increasing housing supply and tackling homelessness. Catch up
06 December 2024
Amir of Qatar visits Parliament
The Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, addressed Parliament on Tuesday 3 December. Find out more
03 December 2024
Lords debates politicisation of the Civil Service
Members discuss case against the appointment and dismissal of senior civil servants on ideological grounds. Catch up
29 November 2024
What's on in the Lords 25-28 November
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
29 November 2024
Phone-free schools debated by members
House of Lords discusses the increasing interest in mandating that schools ban mobile phones. Catch up
29 November 2024