Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2026/27
This briefing summarises 2026/27’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
This briefing summarises 2026/27’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for 2025/26.
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2025/26 will take place on 4 March 2026. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises 2025/26’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
Research Briefing
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2024/25 will take place on 5 March 2025. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Research Briefing
One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises 2024/25’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
Research Briefing
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2023/24 will take place in March 2024. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises 2023/24’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
Research Briefing
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2022/23 have been scheduled for 8 March 2023. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Debate Pack
The Estimates contain updated spending plans for both departments and need to be approved by the House of Commons before they can take effect.
Debate Pack
The debate on 6 July will focus on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spending and the new international development strategy, published in May 2022.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises 2022/23’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
Research Briefing
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2021/22 have been scheduled for 9 March 2022. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Debate Pack
The debate on 30 June will focus on the Government's reduction in aid spending in 2021, and funding to the British Council. Many of the Council's programmes have been affected by the pandemic, with a reduction in income. This paper covers UK Government spending on aid and funding to the British Council in 2021, together with relevant parliamentary and press material.
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