The State Opening of Parliament takes place on Wednesday 13 May. Find out about the role of the House of Commons in State Opening and the King’s Speech debate below. The State Opening will begin at ...

The House of Lords will debate the content of the King’s Speech over five days following the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 13 May.

Prorogation is marked by an announcement, on behalf of the King, read in the House of Lords. The prorogation announcement ...

His Majesty the King will read the Speech from the Throne in the House of Lords chamber. The speech is written by the government and contains an outline of its policies and proposed legislation for ...

On 17 March 2026, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine addressed members of the House of Lords and MPs in Parliament. Lord Forysth gave a speech, thanking the President: ...

The Order Paper, also known as the Order of Business, in the House of Commons is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House and business for sittings in Westminster Hall. It shows ...

In 1846 an Act was passed to encourage local authorities to build public baths and washhouses. Although some public baths and washhouses were constructed before 1846, in this year an Act was passed to ...

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Home Affairs Committee evidence session on antisemitism on 14 May The Home Affairs Committee is planning to hold an evidence session on Thursday 14 May to examine antisemitism in the UK. 01 May 2026 ...

Members of the House of Lords concluded their consideration of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in committee stage on Friday 24 April. If passed, the bill would allow adults in England and ...

Inside and outside work, life is different for everyone. And over time, things can change. Whether you’re just starting out or planning your next steps, here’s what we offer to help you feel valued, ...