House of lords

Each part of the United Kingdom has a distinct system of local government. (For a full account of local government in each part of the United Kingdom, see the discussions of local government in the articles on England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.) Local governments have very few legislative powers and must act within the framework of laws passed by the central Parliament (and by the Scottish Parliament in Scotland). Nevertheless, they do have the power to enact regulations and to…

Andy Piper was worried about the Houses of Parliament. Not what goes on inside them, but the buildings themselves — the ornate debating chambers and…

Peers question effectiveness of government volunteering programmes

Without the risk of running into Michael Gove.

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Just north of Tower Bridge, this friendly and comfortable hotel is near to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the 'Gherkin', the river and St Katharine...