Inheritance Tax : a basic guide
This Commons Library briefing provides a summary description of the structure of inheritance tax (IHT) and the main reliefs which are available.

This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the debate on fire safety measures in schools to be held on Thursday 22 October 2015 at 3pm in Westminster Hall. The Member in charge of the debate is Sir David Amess. Debate packs are produced quickly after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for MPs on request to the Library.
Debate Pack: Fire safety measures in schools (241 KB , PDF)
Debate Pack: Fire safety measures in schools (241 KB , PDF)
This Commons Library briefing provides a summary description of the structure of inheritance tax (IHT) and the main reliefs which are available.
Background briefings for Queen's Speech debate on 16 May 2022: "Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old"
This note gives an overview of postal services in the UK. It discusses current regulation, market trends and consumer problems.