The Latest Breaking News from House of Lords

People wanting to become British citizens and to snare a passport have to jump through a number of hoops first, including passing the Life in the UK citizenship test

In his first visit to Britain’s Parliament as monarch, King Charles III spoke of feeling the “weight of history which surrounds us” and referenced his “medieval predecessors” as he pledged to follow in his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s footsteps and uphold the principles of constitutional monarchy

King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling late mother" and resolved to follow the late Queen's example of "selfless duty"

Later, the Queen will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles’ Cathedral.

King Charles III is receiving the motion of condolence at Westminster Hall today - with Queen Consort Camilla taking her place beside her husband

The Queen’s role as head of state encompassed countless grand official functions

Earl of Shrewsbury failed to register as a lobbyist before contacting ministers about healthcare firm

A rundown of the issues affecting Northern Ireland in the overflowing Number 10 in-tray

Appointment of Harry Mount to role overseeing Lords nominations triggers fresh cronyism accusations

BORIS Johnson has appointed the man who edited a book called “The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson” to the Lords Appointments Commission.

Number 10 announced Harry Mount, a former Bullingdon Club member and second cousin of David Cameron, would be installed on the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) - weeks before his controversial resignation honours list is to be confirmed