Research Briefing
Finance (No.2) Bill 2022-23
The Finance Bill was published on 23 March 2023. This page looks at how the Bill relates to the Budget, with briefings relating to the main clauses debated by the Commons on 18-19 April 2023.
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Debate Pack
Teaching assistant pay – debate on e-petition 620264
The House of Commons will consider a petition on teaching assistant pay
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Debate Pack
The cost of living and statutory parental pay: e-petition 617155
A Westminster Hall debate to consider e-petition 617155, relating to the cost of living and statutory parental pay will take place on Monday 19 June 2023 at 4.30pm. The debate will be led by Catherine McKinnell MP
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Research Briefing
Stamp duty land tax on residential property: government policy up to 2021
This briefing covers the policy history of stamp duty land tax on residential property in the decade since 2010.
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Debate Pack
VAT on audiobooks
A Westminster Hall debate on VAT on audiobooks will take place on Thursday 15 June 2023, from 3:00pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Sir Mike Penning MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petitions 610300 and 617425, relating to the cost of living and financial support for disabled people
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions 610300 and 617425, relating to the cost of living and financial support for disabled people, has been scheduled for Monday 22 May at 4:30pm. The debate will be opened by Marsha de Cordova MP.
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Research Briefing
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Lords stages and amendments
The Lords amended the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill. Consideration of amendments is ongoing; this paper was produced ahead of the first round on 22 May.
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Debate Pack
Debate on public bodies and VAT
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘public bodies and VAT' has been scheduled for Wednesday 17 May 2023 at 9.30am. The debate has been initiated by George Eustice MP.
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Debate Pack
Cost of living for people with disabilities
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 16 May on the cost of living for people with disabilities. The debate will be opened by Marion Fellows MP.
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Constituency casework
Making a claim to an employment tribunal
A summary of steps in an employment tribunal claim, early conciliation, what happens in an employment tribunal, and support available to help.
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Research Briefing
Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) Act 2023
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 8 February 2023. The Act reduces the amount of SDLT paid by many house buyers up to 31 March 2025.
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Research Briefing
Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
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Debate Pack
Potential impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 26 April on the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market. The debate will be opened by Mick Whitley MP.
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Research Briefing
Initial teacher training in England
This House of Commons Library Briefing provides information on initial teacher training (ITT) in England, including the different ITT routes, the sources of financial support for trainees, and recent policy developments.
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Research Briefing
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.
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