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The Latest Breaking News from the House of Lords

THIRD hereditary peer given top job in Rishi Sunak’s government

RISHI Sunak has given a top ministerial position in the UK Government to a hereditary peer, for the third time in three months.

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis admits why he won't be re-applying to join the House of Lords after being turned down

The consumer champ was rejected last year as he could not commit enough time

Manchester Evening News

Fury as 49-day PM Liz Truss 'gives peerages to people who plunged UK into chaos'

Liz Truss - who lasted just 49 days as PM after she tanked the economy - has nominated at least four new lifelong members of the House of Lords.

Daily Mirror

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MPs back plans to make street sexual harassment like catcalling illegal

The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill received an unopposed third reading in the Commons. It will now be scrutinised in the House of Lords before it becomes law.

Daily Mirror

Bishop of Manchester urges Government to scrap two-child limit on Universal Credit, saying it 'drives' more children into poverty

The Rt Rev David Walker argued the rule was 'the greatest contributor to driving more children into poverty'

Manchester Evening News

Carol Vorderman addresses Baroness Michelle Mone bitter feud

The ex-Countdown star once had a close friendship with the lingerie tycoon, attending glitzy events with her

Bristol Post

Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland – Labour

Chris Heaton-Harris faced calls to take a ‘different approach’ if Northern Ireland’s political parties continue to oppose the Legacy Bill.

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Northern Ireland community projects facing "cliff edge" as EU money runs out

"As the EU funding falls away, the UK funding comes in to replace it and we are seeking to do that in as smooth a way as possible"

Belfast Live

Ukraine: how uncrewed boats are changing the way wars are fought at sea

When Ukraine successfully deployed self-driving “drone” boats for a major attack on the Russian navy at Sevastopol in Crimea in September 2022 it was a defining moment that changed the future of naval warfare. Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) have been used before, but this was the first instance of multiple,…

The Conversation

Bill banning import of hunting trophies into UK passed by MPs

House of Lords to rule on divisive legislation that would stop import of endangered animals’ body parts

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as ex-BBC governor says Lineker should be replaced by a woman 'at half the price'

Lord Young sparked outcry in the House of Lords

Manchester Evening News

Baroness Masham, Paralympian and longest-serving female member of House of Lords, dies

The Spinal Injuries Association charity, which she founded, said she died peacefully in hospital on Sunday

The Independent UK

Baroness Masham, longest serving female House of Lords member dies, aged 87

The Spinal Injuries Association charity, which she founded, said she died peacefully in hospital on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Baroness Masham, longest serving female House of Lords member, dies aged 87

The Spinal Injuries Association charity, which she founded, said she died peacefully in hospital on Sunday.

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‘World of woke’ must not prevent children enjoying ‘age of innocence’, says peer

Conservative Baroness Seccombe voiced concerns as the House of Lords held its annual International Women’s Day debate.

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