Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Four short debates in House of Lords
Short debates are a chance for members to discuss policy issues and raise matters of concern.
21 January 2021
The impact of digital on the post-pandemic jobs market
The COVID-19 Committee to explore how the pandemic has increased the adoption of AI, automation, remote working and e-commerce.
20 January 2021
Pension Schemes Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent
20 January 2021
EU Committee seeks evidence for new inquiry on EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
EU Goods Sub-Committee launch call for evidence on Future UK–EU relations: trade in goods
20 January 2021
Lords debates non-domestic ratings bills
Members discuss accessibility, environment and privatisation of services
19 January 2021
BBC soft power, G7 and more in Lords questions
Members continue to question government action Monday 18 to Thursday 21
19 January 2021
Inquiry on the future UK-EU relations on trade in services launched
The EU Services Sub-Committee today invites written contributions to its new inquiry into the future of UK-EU relations on trade in services.
15 January 2021
Concerted Government effort could improve health in old age, finds Lords Committee
Science and Technology Committee publish report "Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living"
15 January 2021
Foreign policy and COVID-19 infection rates in Lords questions for government
Coming up in members’ questions to government Monday 11 to Thursday 14 January
14 January 2021
UK and NATO must not leave Afghanistan before peace-talks conclude
The International Relations and Defence Committee publishes its report, The UK and Afghanistan.
13 January 2021
Future UK-EU relations: energy, environment and health call for evidence
EU Environment Sub-Committee launch inquiry on future UK-EU relations
11 January 2021
Lords debates UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Members debate the agreement setting out the future relationship on Friday 8 January
08 January 2021
House of Lords debates coronavirus restrictions
Members consider regulations on the latest lockdown rules for England
07 January 2021
Turing Scheme and child welfare in Lords questions for government
Members quiz government on Turing Scheme, child welfare and more in questions Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 January
07 January 2021
How does spending more time online affect our relationships?
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 January at 10.00am
06 January 2021