New peers join a crowded House of Lords
8 August 2014 Last updated at 11:49 BST
Football boss and Apprentice TV show star, Karren Brady, is among 22 new peers announced by the government.
Ms Brady will take a seat on the Conservative benches in the House of Lords alongside former Marks & Spencer chief Sir Stuart Rose.
Other new working peers include former MEP and EastEnders actor Michael Cashman, who will become a Labour peer.
Robin Brant reports.