Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work

Lords pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
House of Lords pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
09 September 2022

Lords debates climate change and food security
Members discuss the impact of climate change and bio-diversity loss on food security. Catch up
07 September 2022

Lords debates primary and community care
Members discuss the role of primary and community care in improving patient outcomes, and the need for reform. Catch up
07 September 2022

What's on in the Lords 5-9 September
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from 5-9 September.
02 September 2022

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill inquiry launched by Lords Committee
New inquiry launched into Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by Lords Committee
30 August 2022

House of Lords Podcast: inside Lords Hansard
Did you know that you could once be arrested for reporting what was happening in Parliament?
Meet the team behind the Official Report, known as Hansard, in our latest House of Lords Podcast episode.
08 August 2022

Unfocused UK science and technology strategy risks “science superpower” becoming an empty slogan
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee publishes it report “'Science and technology superpower': more than a slogan?"
04 August 2022

A creative future – inquiry launch
The Communications and Digital Committee is launching an inquiry into the future of the UK’s creative industries. The Committee invites written contributions by 2 September.
28 July 2022

Where have all the workers gone? Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry
Economic Affairs Committee launches new inquiry on labour shortages
28 July 2022

UK and EU urged to reset dialogue on the Protocol to rebuild trust and damaged relationships
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has published a follow-up report on the impact of the Protocol. The report finds that the Protocol is having a ‘feast or famine’ economic impact
27 July 2022

House of Lords summer roundup
Catch up on a busy start to the 2022-23 session of Parliament as the House of Lords pauses for the summer recess.
25 July 2022

Lords debates Ukraine and food security
Members debate the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports and danger of famine in the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Catch up
22 July 2022

UK-India trade deal must not be rushed as securing improvements to India's business environment is key
International Agreements Committee publishes its report on the UK-India free trade agreement
22 July 2022

Call for evidence launched on the UK-EU relationship
European Affairs Committee launches call for evidence on the UK-EU relationship
21 July 2022

Energy security and net zero delivery plan needed, says Lords report
Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report 'Investing in energy: price, security, and the transition to net zero'
21 July 2022