The Lord Speaker chairs daily business in the House of Lords chamber and is an ambassador for the work of the House. The House of Lords engagement programme connects members of the Lords with new ...

Until the middle of the 18th century marriages could take place anywhere provided they were conducted before an ordained clergyman of the Church of England. This encouraged the practice of secret ...

The Chartist movement was the first mass movement driven by the working classes. It grew following the failure of the 1832 Reform Act to extend the vote beyond those owning property. In 1838 a ...

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The House of Lords has now paused for the Easter recess, returning on Tuesday 22 April 2025. Catch up on a busy start to the ...

Email [email protected]. For urgent out of hours office queries call 020 7219 8550. To contact a Member of the House on matters unrelated to select committee work please visit the Find ...

After much debate in the last Parliament, opinions on zero-hours contracts (ZHCs) remain polarized. Employee organisations argue that they can leave workers and their families in a state of financial ...

The 2024-25 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.

Looking for a unique day out this Easter? During parliamentary recess you can visit the Palace of Westminster with audio ...

The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day ...

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The UK public elects 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and propose new laws, and can scrutinise government policies by ...