Proposal for day one' protection against unfair dismissal rejected
Proposals to give new workers day one protection against unfair dismissal has suffered a heavy defeat in the House of Lords on Wednesday, marking a setback for the government.
Removing hereditary peers is not enough to reform Lords, poll suggests
Polling indicates that only 3% of respondents support the government's plan to change the House of Lords by removing hereditary peers. Instead, 56% believe there should be limits on prime ministerial appointments for life.
Watchdog investigates Tory peer over nuclear firm's meeting with minister
Parliamentary rules are under scrutiny as investigations into conduct arise, notably involving a Conservative peer and his advisory role with a nuclear technology company.