Westminster Hall is the oldest building in Parliament and almost the only part of the ancient Palace of Westminster which survives in almost its original form. The Hall was built in 1097 under William ...

Simon De Montfort's Parliament was the first instance of a parliament in which representatives from towns and the shires were summoned together to discuss matters of national concern. This Parliament ...

During the early post-war years the establishment of the welfare state, the programme of nationalisation, and 'cold war' defence kept expenditure almost at wartime levels. It took many years for ...

Gladstone had, before the 1885 election, already decided that some degree of home rule in Ireland was inevitable. Initially, he wanted to proceed on a cross-party basis but when that proved impossible ...

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Apart from the Victoria Tower, the Palace contains two other striking towers. Over the middle of the Palace, immediately above the Central Lobby, stands the octagonal Central Tower (91.4m, 300ft).

The second chamber of Parliament is steeped in an eventful history which has shaped today's House. Here are some key dates in the evolution of the Lords Resources for schools: What is the House of ...

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Members of the House of Lords discuss the main principles of the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, during second reading on Tuesday14 July.

Steel Industry Bill has its third reading, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable and without loopholes on Monday 13 July.

Members of the House of Lords begin their further examination of the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill in report stage on Monday 13 July.

Take a look at business in the House of Lords from 13-17 July 2026.