Describes issues in US-Iran talks in 2026, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and US sanctions.

Describes issues in US-Iran talks in 2026, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and US sanctions.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, these regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This instrument was laid on 19 May under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. The measures in this instrument, subject to the “made affirmative” parliamentary procedure, entered into force on 20 May.

Since coming to power,...

My Lords, these regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This instrument was laid on 19 May under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. The measures in this instrument, subject to the “made affirmative” parliamentary procedure, entered into force on 20 May.

Since coming to power,...

My Lords, I am grateful to be able to contribute to this debate. I should say that I welcome these regulations. After all, they introduce a number of new sanctions into the Russia sanctions regime, which aims to encourage the Russian Government to cease their invasion of Ukraine—a noble aim....

My Lords, I am grateful to be able to contribute to this debate. I should say that I welcome these regulations. After all, they introduce a number of new sanctions into the Russia sanctions regime, which aims to encourage the Russian Government to cease their invasion of Ukraine—a noble aim....

My Lords, I declare my interest as the chief engineer working for AtkinsRéalis. It is wonderful to be back in your Lordships’ House after a fairly brief hiatus, and it is very good to see the Government bringing this legislation forward.

I shall focus my remarks on new Chapter 4KA, to...

My Lords, I declare my interest as the chief engineer working for AtkinsRéalis. It is wonderful to be back in your Lordships’ House after a fairly brief hiatus, and it is very good to see the Government bringing this legislation forward.

I shall focus my remarks on new Chapter 4KA, to...

My Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale, back from his brief sabbatical; his contributions will continue to be welcome. I also welcome the questions from the noble Lord, Lord Lancaster, many of which have been playing on my mind over the past couple of weeks, and which I...

My Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale, back from his brief sabbatical; his contributions will continue to be welcome. I also welcome the questions from the noble Lord, Lord Lancaster, many of which have been playing on my mind over the past couple of weeks, and which I...

My Lords, Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine is an indefensible act of aggression. The previous Government were both steadfast and consistent in their support for Ukraine and their opposition to the invasion and I am grateful that the current Government have continued that policy. With the support of the noble...

My Lords, Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine is an indefensible act of aggression. The previous Government were both steadfast and consistent in their support for Ukraine and their opposition to the invasion and I am grateful that the current Government have continued that policy. With the support of the noble...

My Lords, I am grateful that we have come as close to a broad consensus as we ever normally achieve and I thank all noble Lords who have taken part for their constructive contributions. The measures introduced by this instrument show how the UK continues to use its powers to...

My Lords, I am grateful that we have come as close to a broad consensus as we ever normally achieve and I thank all noble Lords who have taken part for their constructive contributions. The measures introduced by this instrument show how the UK continues to use its powers to...

On Sizewell B, I wonder whether the Minister can write to me with more specifics about the supply chain and whether that which currently supplies Sizewell B will come to an end as a result of the legislation. I would appreciate that specific commitment.

On Sizewell B, I wonder whether the Minister can write to me with more specifics about the supply chain and whether that which currently supplies Sizewell B will come to an end as a result of the legislation. I would appreciate that specific commitment.

I cannot tell the noble Lord today, but I am happy to write to him. My understanding is that the global supply is secure and that the industry gets what it needs without having to use Russian product. I do not know specifically about Sizewell B, but I will write...

I cannot tell the noble Lord today, but I am happy to write to him. My understanding is that the global supply is secure and that the industry gets what it needs without having to use Russian product. I do not know specifically about Sizewell B, but I will write...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on the proportion of imported uranium that originates from Russia.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what information his Department holds on the proportion of imported uranium that originates from Russia.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the first contract with a Russian uranium supplier was signed for Sizewell B; what the value is of that contract; whether his Department has considered cancelling that contract; and what alternative supplies of uranium there are that...

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the first contract with a Russian uranium supplier was signed for Sizewell B; what the value is of that contract; whether his Department has considered cancelling that contract; and what alternative supplies of uranium there are that...

Describes the effects of the strikes, the domestic situation in Iran, and outlook for the region and Iran's nuclear programme

Describes the effects of the strikes, the domestic situation in Iran, and outlook for the region and Iran's nuclear programme

On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a series of attacks against Iran’s nuclear programme.

On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a series of attacks against Iran’s nuclear programme.

This paper briefly examines Israel's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.

This paper briefly examines Israel's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much (a) plutonium has been exported to the United States and (b) highly enriched uranium has been imported from the United States under The Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much (a) plutonium has been exported to the United States and (b) highly enriched uranium has been imported from the United States under The Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual...

The US has entered into talks with Iran to limit its nuclear programme. How far advanced is the programme, and what issues are being discussed?

The US has entered into talks with Iran to limit its nuclear programme. How far advanced is the programme, and what issues are being discussed?

My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks MP) made the following Statement on 26 February 2025:

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has agreed to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA):

1. Taking ownership of approximately 1.58 tonnes of separated civil plutonium which was previously owned...

My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks MP) made the following Statement on 26 February 2025:

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has agreed to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA):

1. Taking ownership of approximately 1.58 tonnes of separated civil plutonium which was previously owned...