Lords news
Explore the latest news from the UK Parliament's second chamber.
Failures of regulators, water companies and Government leaving public and environment in the mire
Industry and Regulators Committee publish ‘The affluent and the effluent: cleaning up the failures of water regulation’ report
22 March 2023
Lords passes Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill at third reading
Members discuss passage of bill through the House as Lords stages conclude. Catch up
21 March 2023
Lords continues detailed check of Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Members discuss powers for local authorities and other bodies to dispose of surplus land as line by line scrutiny continues. Catch up
21 March 2023
How can we equip young people with the skills they need to thrive in our future economy?
The Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee today publishes its call for evidence, inviting the public to give their views on a number of aspects of the secondary education system as part of its inquiry.
20 March 2023
What's on in the Lords 20-24 March
Questions, legislation and debates: discover what's on in the House of Lords this week
17 March 2023
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill returns to the Lords
Members consider Commons disagreement on Lords changes. Catch up
17 March 2023
Lords resumes line by line check of Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill
Members discuss changes on health service staffing levels and exemptions for some occupations as detailed scrutiny continues. Catch up
17 March 2023
Lords considers Commons changes to Seafarers' Wages Bill
Members discuss MPs' amendments on harbour authority penalties and data protection. Find out more
17 March 2023
Lords considers Commons changes to Social Housing (Regulation) Bill
Members discuss MPs' changes on low-cost accommodation and housing inspections. Find out more
17 March 2023
New inquiry and call for evidence launched on the Windsor Framework
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has launched a new inquiry into the Windsor Framework, with the publication of a call for written submissions.
17 March 2023
Lords debates Spring Budget
Members discuss economic situation following Chancellor of the Exchequer's statement. Catch up
17 March 2023
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16 March 2023
Public Order Bill returns to the Lords
Members vote on stop and search powers and the definition of 'serious disruption'. Catch up
15 March 2023
Lords considers Commons changes to UK Infrastructure Bank Bill
Members discuss Commons changes on support for water companies. Catch up
15 March 2023
Lords passes National Security Bill
Members take final chance to tidy up the bill and make changes. Catch up
14 March 2023