Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Chair’s first visit in Committee's pilot youth engagement program
The Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee, Baroness Parminter, visited Birkenhead Sixth Form College, one of the six schools taking part in the Committee’s Youth Engagement Programme.
20 May 2022
What's on in the Lords 23-26 May
Discover what questions and debates are coming up in the House of Lords from 23-26 May.
20 May 2022
Government to implement IAC recommendations on trade agreement scrutiny
We welcome the Government’s implementation of our call to publish a formal record of commitments in support of Parliament’s scrutiny of trade agreements.
19 May 2022
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
Government questioned on fourth delay to import controls
European Affairs Committee writes to Government regarding the decision to delay introduction of import controls on EU goods
18 May 2022
Call for evidence on the follow-up inquiry on the impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Call for evidence launched on follow-up inquiry on the impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
13 May 2022
What’s on in the Lords 16– 19 May
Discover what questions and debates are coming up in the House of Lords from 16-19 May
13 May 2022
Lords Private Members' Bills ballot 2022
The House of Lords ballot for private members’ bills in the new session of Parliament was held on Thursday 12 May. Find out which bills were selected.
12 May 2022
State Opening of Parliament 2022
The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Find out more
10 May 2022
The House of Lords 2021-22: highlights from the session
After more than 1450 hours of business, with over 200 votes on changes to draft laws and members pressing government decisions and actions in more than 600 questions, the House of Lords 2021-22 session has come to an end. Catch up on a packed session in the Lords.
29 April 2022
Final text of Nationality and Borders Bill agreed
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
29 April 2022
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
29 April 2022
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Eighth Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes its 8th Report
28 April 2022
Parliament's working year comes to a close: 2021-22 session ends
Parliament's 2021–22 session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 28 April 2022
28 April 2022
Judicial Review and Courts Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament. Catch up
28 April 2022