Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Peers call for more transparency on trade deals
Letter from International Agreements Sub-Committee to Government about trade deals published
31 July 2020
Substantial reform of Universal Credit needed to protect the most vulnerable
Lords Committee report calling for reform of Universal Credit published
31 July 2020
Lords chamber featured in new set of stamps
The set marks the completion of the new Palace of Westminster
30 July 2020
Non-tariff barriers require urgent consideration in the UK-EU negotiations
The EU Goods Sub-Committee, chaired by Baroness Verma, writes to Michael Gove about its inquiry on Beyond tariffs: facilitating future UK-EU trade in manufactured goods
30 July 2020
Committee hears from Leader of the House and Chief Whip on Parliament during the pandemic
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 29 July at 10.30am
28 July 2020
Conduct Committee publishes report on the Conduct of Lord Stone of Blackheath
Report into the Conduct of Lord Stone of Blackheath published 28 June 2020
28 July 2020
Lords debates secondary legislation
Public health, local authorities and insolvency on agenda
27 July 2020
Lords questions government on Russia, Probate Services and more
Local, national and international issues in members' questions 27 – 29 July
27 July 2020
Inquiry into Afghanistan and the UK's engagement launched by Lords Committee
International Relations and Defence Committee publishes call for evidence on Afghanistan
24 July 2020
Further guidance on proceedings for hybrid House and provisions for Grand Committee published
Further revised guidance and provisions for Grand Committee published
24 July 2020
Committee urges Government action to try to avert COVID-19 winter resurgence
Lords Science and Technology Committee writes to Rt Hon Boris Johson MP
24 July 2020
Statement from the House of Lords Conduct Committee on the ISC report on Russia
Conduct Committee issue statement on ISC report
23 July 2020
Committee asks young people how they think COVID-19 will affect their futures
COVID-19 Committee convened a youth panel for Life Beyond COVID inquiry
23 July 2020
Committee again expresses deep concerns about security and policing measures post December
Committee writes again to Security Minister about future UK-EU security cooperation
22 July 2020
Resources to help schools and community groups contribute to Committee inquiry
The COVID-19 Committee has produced new discussion packs to help schools and communities have a say
22 July 2020