In the 2024 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced the introduction of VAT on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This briefing discusses the background to the government's decision and the legislation to bring it into effect.
This Library briefing gives an overview of how the profits from North Sea oil and gas production are taxed, and how the fiscal regime has been reformed in recent years.
The National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2024-25 was introduced on 13 November 2024. Its second reading is scheduled to take place on 3 December.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the current rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2024-25
Debate Pack
A debate on International Men's Day is scheduled to take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Sam Rushworth MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing examines the way that Parliament scrutinises the Government's proposals for taxation, set out in the annual Budget statement.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on employment support for blind and partially sighted people is scheduled for Wednesday 20 November 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Marsha De Cordova MP (Labour, Battersea).
Research Briefing
This note gives an introduction to National Insurance system, and the debate there has been about integrating National Insurance contributions (NICs) with income tax.
Research Briefing
Unemployment: International Comparisons: Data on harmonised unemployment rates for major international economies.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of reforms to the technical education system in England through the introduction of new T Level qualifications.
Research Briefing
Latest statistics showing changes in UK productivity and comparisons of UK productivity with other G7 countries.
Research Briefing
This statistical note and data tool shows how average wages have changed over time by region of the UK and pay for different age groups.
Research Briefing
In the 2016 Budget the Government announced the introduction of the Loan Charge to tackle the mass marketing of tax avoidance ‘loan schemes’.
Research Briefing
The Budget was delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 30 October 2024. The Finance Bill 2024-25 is due to receive its second reading on 27 November.
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