The House of Lords has inflicted a major defeat on the government, blocking a bill that would have scrapped the role of Hereditary Peers. This move sets the stage for a fierce parliamentary battle over the future of the unelected chamber.
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
Exclusive: Sweeping reforms could see Britain's 'part-time' peers in the House of Lords stripped of their titles and £342 daily allowance for poor attendance in a major constitutional overhaul.
Exclusive: Hereditary peers in the House of Lords face a furious backlash for allegedly sabotaging vital fire safety legislation born from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, sparking outrage among campaigners and bereaved families.
Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies backs Conservative peers in a new push to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, citing fairness and safety concerns.
Conservative and Liberal Democrat peers face accusations of offering paid access to ministers, sparking outrage over lobbying ethics.
Beloved British soap actor Tony Peers, known for his roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has died at the age of 78 after a decades-long career in showbusiness.
After 800 years of history, the House of Lords witnesses a pivotal change as hereditary peers make their final exit, marking a new chapter in British governance.