Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.

Lords considers Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill at third reading
Members discuss government changes on road charging schemes, national parks and conservation of habitats as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
22 September 2023

Lords debates situation in Ukraine
Members discuss the situation in Ukraine. Catch up
22 September 2023

The Lord Speaker addresses the RSA
Lord Speaker addresses the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
21 September 2023

Lords completes further scrutiny of Non-Domestic Rating Bill
Members discuss changes on rate reliefs and avoidance arrangements at report stage. Find out more
20 September 2023

Online Safety Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
20 September 2023

What's on in the Lords 18-21 September
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
15 September 2023

Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss the migration as a result of climate change, prescribing of controlled drugs and bloodstock industries.
15 September 2023

Lord Speaker's Corner: Baroness Benjamin
Hear from actress, broadcaster and campaigner, Floella Benjamin, in the latest episode of Lord Speaker's Corner.
15 September 2023

Lords asks government to think again on Energy Bill
Members vote on Commons changes on performance statements, coal mines and community energy supplies. Catch up
13 September 2023

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill awaits Royal Assent
Bill completes passage through parliament. Catch up
13 September 2023

Finance Bill Sub-Committee launch call for evidence
Call for evidence launched for Finance Bill Sub-Committee inquiry into the draft Finance Bill 2023-24
13 September 2023

Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill now awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
13 September 2023

Office for Students underperforming amid looming crisis in higher education
The Industry and Regulators Committee publish their report - Must do better: the Office for Students and the looming crisis facing higher education
13 September 2023

Lords asks government to think again on Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
Members vote on fraud prevention and civil proceedings costs. Catch up
12 September 2023

Lords asks Commons to think again on Procurement Bill
Members vote on MPs' changes on NHS contracts, national policy and organ harvesting. Catch up
12 September 2023