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The Social Housing Bill [HL] is a government bill intended to support growth in the social housing sector in England and improve the efficiency of the current right to buy system. It also includes provisions intended to protect the victims of domestic abuse.
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The second reading of the Sporting Events Bill [HL] is due to take place in the House of Lords on 3 June 2026. The bill would establish a common legislative framework that could be applied to major sporting events in the UK. It would cover ticket touting, advertising and trading, unauthorised association and transport.
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The Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] is a government bill focused on supporting the aviation industry and related consumer rights.
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Prorogation is the mechanism by which parliamentary sessions are ended. This House of Lords Library briefing sets out the start and end dates of each parliamentary session since 1900, together with the number of calendar days between the end of the previous session and the start of the new one.
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This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of movers and seconders of the humble address to the sovereign, following the sovereign’s speech at the State Opening of Parliament. The list provides information from 1979 to 2026.
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Between 2002 and 2024, by-elections were held to replace excepted hereditary peers who left the House of Lords. In July 2024, the House agreed to pause by-elections following the introduction of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill. This bill was passed in 2026, ending the need for by-elections. This briefing provides a list of by-election results, including information on turnout and the number of candidates.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about economics, business and trade. It also summarises the current economic situation.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about foreign affairs.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about welfare and pensions.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about energy, the environment and animal welfare.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about the constitution.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about culture, media and sport.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about housing, communities and local government.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about transport.
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This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about justice.
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