Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Liaison Committee recommends a Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee
Liaison Committee has recommended to the House of Lords the creation of a Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee.
23 October 2024
Lords debates bill on Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Members discuss draft law on abolition of IfATE as part of government plans to establish Skills England. Catch up
23 October 2024
Lords conclude detailed check of Crown Estate Bill
Members discuss salmon farms and the Sovereign Grant on day two of committee stage. Find out more
23 October 2024
Government needs to provide greater direction to the skills system, says Lords committee
Industry and Regulators Committee has written to the Government calling on it to ensure that apprenticeships and training programmes meet the UK economy’s future skills needs.
23 October 2024
What's on in the Lords 21-25 October
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
18 October 2024
The conduct of a Member of the House
Conduct Committee publishes its First Report of Session 2024-25
18 October 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
Lords debates 40th anniversary of Ethiopian famine
House of Lords marks anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. Catch up
18 October 2024
Members consider Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill
Members debate bill on women bishops in the Lords at committee stage. Catch up
17 October 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry debated in the Lords
Members discuss response to inquiry's report published in May 2024. Catch up
16 October 2024
What's on in the Lords 14-18 October
Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.
11 October 2024
Lords debate social care in England
The case for a comprehensive social care strategy and further support for unpaid carers considered by members. Catch up
11 October 2024
Bilateral relations between UK and Europe debated in the Lords
Culture, diplomacy and security are all in the spotlight for this Lords debate on UK and EU relations. Catch up
11 October 2024
Lords debates Strategic Defence Review
Members discuss the government's review into UK military capability. Catch up
10 October 2024
Lords debates Water (Special Measures) Bill
Members debate water industry regulator legislation. Catch up
10 October 2024