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The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in @UKParliament. Read our impartial research online at commonslibrary.parliament.uk

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Today: Second reading of the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill The bill would make changes to National Insurance Contributions on pension contributions over £2000 a year made through salary sacrifice. Learn more: ukparlresearch.info/44xo5FH

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

This bill would let the Treasury charge National Insurance on salary-sacrificed pension contributions over £2,000 a year, starting 6 April 2029.

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Today is the second reading of the annual Finance Bill. Our briefing explains how Parliament legislates for the proposed tax measures announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget: ukparlresearch.info/3Kvg3q4

Budget 2025 and Finance (No. 2) Bill 2024-26

The Chancellor presented the 2025 Budget on 26 November. The Finance Bill would enact several tax measures announced in the Budget. The bill's remaining stages will take place on 11 March 2026.

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The Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill is a short bill that amends existing legislation. It would raise the limits on the amount of financial support the government can give for industry and exports. Learn more ahead of today's debate: ukparlresearch.info/49ahmUx

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

A bill intended to increase statutory limits on the amount of financial support the government can give to industry and exports.

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We're hiring! Could you be the Library's next Housing or Companies and Finance Researcher? Join our info sessions tomorrow and on 16 December to find out more about these exciting new opportunities: eventbrite.co.uk/e/informati…
Graphic advertising new job opportunities in the Commons Library. Text reads: Job Opportunities Companies and Finance Researcher Housing Researcher Deadline: 11 January Come work with us!

ALT Graphic advertising new job opportunities in the Commons Library. Text reads: Job Opportunities Companies and Finance Researcher Housing Researcher Deadline: 11 January Come work with us!

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And find out more about our new roles: Companies and Finance Researcher: housesofparliament.tal.net/v… Housing Researcher: housesofparliament.tal.net/v…

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MPs are debating the Railways Bill today, which aims to bring together most passenger train operators in England and Network Rail into a single organisation. Find out more about the bill's aims and provisions: ukparlresearch.info/48ZaxoN

Railways Bill 2024-26

A bill intended to create Great British Railways, a public body which would be responsible for managing most passenger train services and railway infrastructure

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MPs are debating the remaining stages of the Pension Schemes Bill today. The bill aims to deliver reforms to the UK’s pension landscape and to increase returns for pension savers. Find out how it has progressed through parliament so far: ukparlresearch.info/48raNeQ

Pension Schemes Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill

The second reading of the Pension Schemes Bill 2024-25 took place on 7 July 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.

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🧰 New: Summary of the 2025 Autumn Budget Catch up on yesterday's Budget with our impartial summary, covering: - New policy announcements - Changes to taxes and spending - Forecasts for the public finances and more. Read now: ukparlresearch.info/43Sib1r

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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill aims to standardise the structure of local government and create a new tier of ‘strategic authorities’. Get up to date on the bill’s progress ahead of remaining stages: ukparlresearch.info/48egNY6

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26: progress of the bill

A briefing on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26 after House of Commons committee stage

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Get ready for today's business in the Commons Chamber, where MPs will be debating: - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords] Get the facts with our impartial briefings: ukparlresearch.info/4oKBulB
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The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill would repeal 2023 legislation and propose an alternative way to deal with the legacy of the Troubles. Check our briefing for impartial information: ukparlresearch.info/4peFcnu.
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Today the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill will be considered in a Committee of the whole House, followed by a debate on the bill's remaining stages. Find out more about the bill and its aims in our briefing: ukparlresearch.info/3LJQfXg

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25)

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25) was introduced to Parliament in September 2025 and is scheduled for second reading on 16 October 2025.

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What amendments did the House of Lords make to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill? Find out ahead of this morning's consideration of Lords amendments debate with our impartial research briefing: ukparlresearch.info/3XbmCAR

Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 - Consideration of Lords amendments

Lords amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 are scheduled to be debated in the Commons on 13 November 2025.

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Today, MPs are considering Lords amendments to the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill. Learn more about the bill and the changes made during Lords stages: ukparlresearch.info/4nEDLgX

Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26: Lords amendments

A briefing for the final parliamentary stage of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26.

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Today, MPs are debating the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, also known as the ‘Hillsborough Law’. Our briefing explains the background to the bill and the changes it would introduce: ukparlresearch.info/3X6o7jt

Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26

The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.

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In the House of Commons Chamber, MPs are holding a debate on property service charges, put forward by @Rebecca_SPaul. 📚Read the @commonslibrary debate pack: commonslibrary.parliament.uk… 📺Watch on Parliament live: parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
Graphic with an image of the House of Commons Chamber and the text: Debate on property service charges. Proposed by Rebecca Paul MP. Thursday 30 October. Watch on Parliament Live. Backbench Business Committee.

ALT Graphic with an image of the House of Commons Chamber and the text: Debate on property service charges. Proposed by Rebecca Paul MP. Thursday 30 October. Watch on Parliament Live. Backbench Business Committee.

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Applications are now open for the Commons Library Open Day! If you're a librarian or information specialist, you could join us in Parliament on 18 February 2026 for an interactive day of talks, panel discussions and more. Find out more and apply: ukparlresearch.info/4hwmKUy
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MPs are debating the remaining stages of the Sentencing Bill this afternoon. Our briefing includes helpful clause by clause analysis and covers what happened at committee stage. Read now: ukparlresearch.info/4qFwujN

Sentencing Bill

The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 2 September 2025 and is scheduled for report stage on 29 October 2025.

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MPs are debating the remaining stages of the Victims and Courts Bill today. Find out more about the bill's measures and how it has progressed through parliament so far with our impartial briefing: ukparlresearch.info/47nVByC

Victims and Courts Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill

The Victims and Courts Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons on 27 October 2025.

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We’ve updated our research on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill ahead of today’s Committee of the whole House and remaining stages. Get up to date: ukparlresearch.info/42JExBN

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25

A briefing on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25.

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