The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.

St Stephen's Chapel is the forgotten heart of the Palace of Westminster. For seven centuries St Stephen's was at the centre of the political and religious life of the nation, and it's influence is ...

Bills and Legislation sets out the proposals for new laws, and plans to change existing laws, that are presented for debate before Parliament. Keep up to date with the progress of current and draft ...

The Parliamentary Archives is now closed, and its collections have been relocated to The National Archives in Kew. Parliament’s Archive Collections and services will become available at The National ...

The 2024-26 session began with the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024. The exact pattern of recesses can change and is normally slightly different for the two Houses.

Discover how and why the Elizabeth Tower, the Great Clock and the Great Bell Big Ben were built.

The United Kingdom is currently divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies ...

Global Talent Fund: Science Minister explains why North of England misses out on funding for overseas talent Science Minister, Lord Patrick Vallance, has provided further information on how the ...

Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the Commons Chamber is a ticketed event which takes place every Wednesday at 12 noon. Tickets are free of charge and are available only to UK residents, who should ...

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“We are not here, Mr. Adam, to secure your happiness, but to preserve the institution of marriage and the purity of the home. And therefore one of you must commit adultery ... someone has to behave ...