Lords news
The latest news on bills, questions, debates and committee work
Sentencing Guidelines Bill undergoes further scrutiny in the Lords
Line by line scrutiny concludes. Catch up
05 June 2025
What's on in the Lords 2-6 June
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 2-6 June
05 June 2025
From debate to law: a bill's journey through the House of Lords
What is a bill and how does it become law? Find out more
04 June 2025
Government in danger of missing clean power target, warns Lords Committee
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee publishes it's report 'Power struggle: Delivering Great Britain’s electricity grid infrastructure'
03 June 2025
Border security legislation at heart of Lords debate
Members consider Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. Catch up
03 June 2025
What's on in the Lords 19-22 May
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 19-22 May
23 May 2025
Lords debates new nuclear energy proposals
Members consider draft National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation. Catch up
22 May 2025
Sentencing guidelines bill enters Lords committee stage
Members consider changes on protected characteristics, reducing reoffending and impact on existing case law. Catch up
20 May 2025
Mental Health Bill reforms welcome but should go further – JCHR finds
In a report published today following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.
19 May 2025
What are the key principles of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill?
Draft law on the prevention of fraud against public authorities debated by the Lords. Catch up
16 May 2025
Renters' Rights Bill concludes Lords committee stage
Members consider changes on mobility aids, no-fault evictions and Right to Buy in rural areas as detailed scrutiny wraps up. Find out more
16 May 2025
What's on in the Lords 12-15 May
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 12-15 May
16 May 2025
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb: Lord Speaker's Corner
Jenny Jones, Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb, one of two Green members of the Lords, joins the Lord Speaker. Listen now
14 May 2025
Daesh fighters must not escape British justice – JCHR report warns
Daesh is a non-state terrorist organisation that emerged in Iraq in the early 2000s. Its campaigns of terror, murder and rape targeted religious groups, including the Yazidis, with the aim of destroying their identities.
13 May 2025
Bank Resolution Bill completes passage through Parliament
Draft legislation to become law as Lords members agree MPs' changes on recapitalisation requirements and public costs. Catch up
13 May 2025