Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
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
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
What’s on in the Lords 6 - 9 February
Questions, legislation and debates: discover what's on in the House of Lords from 6 - 9 February.
07 February 2023
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
Lords completes scrutiny of Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
Members discuss passage of bill as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
02 February 2023
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
House of Lords celebrates LGBT+ History Month
During LGBT+ History Month, discover the role House of Lords members play to remove barriers and raise awareness for LGBT+ rights
01 February 2023
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
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
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
Lords debates resilience of UK's Armed Forces
Lords consider impact of reduction in personnel and equipment. Catch up
27 January 2023
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
What’s on in the Lords 30 January – 3 February
Questions, legislation and debates: discover what's on in the House of Lords from 30 January - 3 February.
27 January 2023
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
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