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London Mayor Sadiq Khan previously advocated for abolishing the House of Lords but is now a member of it.

Parliament's resident Peregrine falcons will have an unavoidable and major impact on the £26 million replacement of the House of Lords roof. The project's cost and execution are affected by the presence of the birds.

Sadiq Khan was appointed to the House of Lords by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He remains London Mayor and may be offered a ministerial role by Starmer’s successor Andy Burnham.

Sadiq Khan joins the House of Lords as outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer names 26 new peers in a final honours list that includes campaigners, military leaders, and senior civil servants.

Andy Burnham, soon-to-be new British Prime Minister, highlighted a proposed Hillsborough law aimed at ending 'cover-up culture' following the 1989 stadium disaster where 97 Liverpool fans died. The law, which imposes a duty of candor on public officials, was approved by MPs and will proceed to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.

The UK House of Lords may require peers to attend at least 20% of sitting days and retire by age 80 under proposed reforms. A cross-party committee, led by Labour peer Ann Taylor, suggested voluntary agreements to enforce changes without new legislation. Hereditary peers were expelled earlier this year, and Andy Burnham, set to become prime minister, faces challenges in implementing broader reforms.

UK's King Charles III revealed he paid £30 million in personal taxes since 2022, breaking a precedent. He made the disclosure during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in 2026.

The assisted dying bill is returning to the Commons as Labour MP Lauren Edwards uses her private member’s bill to reintroduce it after it was blocked by the House of Lords. Supporters may use the Parliament Acts to bypass the Lords if blocked again.

Michael Grade, ex-chair of Ofcom, accuses broadcasters of being embarrassed by GB News due to its majority agenda. He dismisses impartiality concerns, stating GB News is subject to the same rules as BBC, Sky, and ITN.

A new bill in England will allow social housing landlords to evict domestic abuse perpetrators and increase the required tenancy period for the right-to-buy scheme from three to 10 years. The government claims the bill aims to address the decline in social housing and provide protections for tenants experiencing domestic abuse.

A Lords select committee has heard testimony that the Domestic Abuse Act fails to adequately address technology-facilitated abuse, including location tracking and stalkerware. Policy adviser Jen Reed from UCL's Gender and Tech Research Lab emphasized that tech-enabled abuse has become increasingly prevalent in domestic abuse cases and called for its inclusion in the legislation.

Two MPs who backed Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill ranked in the top five of the private member's bill ballot, giving supporters a narrow path to revive the legislation. The bill previously ran out of time in Commons, but supporters may now use the Parliament Act to bypass the Lords if another MP agrees to take it forward.

England faces a potential water shortage of 5 billion litres per day by 2055 without urgent intervention, according to a House of Lords report. The peers recommend rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse, stricter building regulations, and nature-based solutions to address climate change impacts and growing demand from population growth and water-intensive industries.

Keir Starmer is unsure when Peter Mandelson will be removed from the House of Lords, despite a new Bill aiming to strip titles from disgraced peers. The Bill's progression may affect Mandelson's status. A timeline for removal is currently uncertain.

Charles delivered the King's Speech from the House of Lords throne at the State Opening of Parliament, following a royal procession from Buckingham Palace. The event marked a blend of traditional pomp and modern-day politics. The speech outlined key legislative priorities for the upcoming parliamentary session.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster. The event marked a significant moment in Britain's political drama, with Prime Minister Starmer facing challenges. King Charles III played a key role in the ceremony.

Labour has given a peerage to former Conservative MP David Gauke, a Brexit rebel, sparking fury among Conservatives. This move is part of Labour leader Keir Starmer's efforts to shape the Lords. The decision has been met with criticism from the Conservative party.

Keir Starmer has restored lawmaking powers to dozens of hereditary peers by granting them life peerages, including 15 Conservatives, 2 Labour, and 9 crossbenchers, as part of reforms to the House of Lords. This move aims to accelerate changes in the upper house of Parliament.

Hereditary peers are being praised as they depart the House of Lords for the final time following Labour's decision to abolish their seats. The move marks the end of hereditary peer representation in the UK's upper house.

Labour's attempt to increase parliamentary control over pension fund investments faced backlash, leading minister Torsten Bell to retract the proposal after opposition from the House of Lords. The move highlights tensions between the government and Parliament over financial regulation.

The UK is preparing for further leaks of private health records after additional data from 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers appeared on Alibaba, a Chinese website. Science Minister Patrick Vallance confirmed government collaboration with Chinese officials to remove the postings following last week's breach.

The U.K. is reacting to King Charles' visit to the U.S. amid a tumultuous period, as discussed by NPR's Steve Inskeep with Lord Peter Ricketts, a former British diplomat and member of the House of Lords.

The UK's assisted dying bill failed in Parliament, highlighting deep divisions over end-of-life care. Supporters criticized the House of Lords for blocking legislation passed by the Commons, while opponents celebrated the outcome. Additional news includes a political investigation into Keir Starmer's appointments and concerns about school infrastructure.

The article discusses the quiet departure of peers from the House of Lords, reportedly pressured by Labour's critics. Andrew Pierce highlights the exodus as a result of political hostility.

The UK government's proposal to delay implementing social media restrictions for children by up to three years faces opposition in the House of Lords. Critics argue the amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill undermines previous commitments for swift action and may result in limited measures like parental controls instead of comprehensive access restrictions.

Ian Collard, chief property and security officer involved in Peter Mandelson's vetting controversy, will not testify before the foreign affairs committee but will submit written answers. The committee sought clarification on pressure from Downing Street, UKSV's clearance concerns, and advice on Mandelson's treatment during his appointment process.

MPs, including Labour's Kim Leadbeater, plan to reintroduce the assisted dying bill in the next parliamentary session after it was blocked by the House of Lords. The strategy aims to bypass the Lords' ability to stop the same bill twice.

A controversial Assisted Dying Bill is set to fail in the House of Lords today, but supporters are already planning to reintroduce it in the future. The bill has sparked significant debate over end-of-life choices.

The attempt to introduce assisted dying laws for terminally ill people in England and Wales failed, leading to divisions between supporters and opponents. Supporters blamed the bill's failure on sabotage by unelected peers in the House of Lords, despite its passage in the House of Commons.

The UK and EU are nearing a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to reduce Brexit trade barriers, which could boost sales of Scottish shellfish like langoustines and oysters. While the deal won't eliminate all paperwork, it is seen as significant despite having a 'modest' economic impact.

The UK government plans to introduce a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools in England by amending the children’s wellbeing and schools bill. The amendment aims to ensure 'critical safeguarding legislation' is passed after the bill was delayed by opposition in the House of Lords.

Legislation to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions in England and Wales has passed its final parliamentary hurdle. The amendment to the crime and policing bill will expunge convictions and police records related to illegal abortions.

MPs in the UK House of Commons rejected a second proposal to ban under-16s from social media by 256 to 150, aligning with the government's stance against the Lords' amendment. The decision comes amid pressure from parents and campaign groups to address online harms affecting children.

The UK government has agreed to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members following an amendment tabled by Conservative peer Lady Gabby Bertin. The amendment, part of a review into pornography regulation, seeks to include 'step-incest' in existing harmful content bans.