Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Public transport in towns and cities inquiry, launched by Lords Committee
The Built Environment Committee has launched its inquiry into public transport in towns and cities in England and is inviting written contributions.
28 January 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate online pornography and lowering voting age. Learn more
27 January 2022
House of Lords Podcast: protecting children and the Union
We speak to Baroness Kidron about her work protecting children online and to Baroness Taylor of Bolton and Lord Dunlop about strengthening the Union.
27 January 2022
Lords continues line by line examination of Health and Care Bill
Members discuss cost effective continuing care and digital transformation of the NHS as detailed check continues. Catch up
27 January 2022
Urgently support land managers to adopt nature-based solutions for climate change
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee publishes its report 'Nature-based solutions: rhetoric or reality?'
27 January 2022
Lords debates Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill
Members discuss key purpose and principles of bill to provide arbitration for outstanding rent debt. Find out more
26 January 2022
Lords begins line by line examination of Nationality and Borders Bill
Members begin line by line examination of the bill. Find out more
26 January 2022
Lords concludes detailed check of Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill
Members discuss the regularity of dissolution and court powers as line by line scrutiny concludes. Catch up
26 January 2022
Lords concludes examination Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Members discuss imprisonment for public protection as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
26 January 2022
Lords concludes examination of' Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill at third reading
House of Lords completes its examination of bill at third reading. Catch up
25 January 2022
‘A public services workforce fit for the future’ – peers launch new inquiry
New 'Designing a public services workforce fit for future' inquiry launched.
24 January 2022
What's on in the Lords 24-28 January
Lords questions, bill scrutiny and topical debates. See what's happening in the House of Lords from 24-28 January
21 January 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss social media, Qatari relations, the oil and gas industry and e-scooter safety, in four short debates. Catch up
21 January 2022
Lords debates Subsidy Control Bill
Members discuss main purpose of the bill at second reading . Catch up
20 January 2022
Calling for respect and co-operation to build a stronger Union for the 21st century
The Constitution committee publishes its report calling for respect and co-operation to build a stronger Union for the 21st century.
20 January 2022