Laws of the Land

This bill would make provision enabling the Secretary of State in certain circumstances to make regulations relating to the transfer of securities issued by, or property, rights and liabilities of, a steel undertaking.

This bill would make provision for the designation of bodies involved in foreign power threat activity; to create offences relating to bodies designated under this Act.

This bill would increase the rate of electricity generator levy and mileage amounts relating to income tax and to provide for temporary rates of vehicle excise duty for goods vehicles.

This bill would authorise the use of resources for the year ending with 31 March 2027; to authorise both the issue of sums out of the Consolidated Fund and the application of income for that year; and to appropriate the supply authorised for that year by this Act and by the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2026.

This bill modifies the nondomestic rates system (business property tax) by adjusting the multipliers used to calculate bills for different types of properties. Crucially, it extends business rate relief to private schools, treating them more favorably in the rating system than they previously were. The bill allows the government to change the multiplier r…

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill aims to improve mental health support and wellbeing services in schools across the UK. It introduces measures to increase access to counselling and mental health services for students, strengthen safeguarding procedures, and give schools clearer guidance on supporting children's emotional and physical health. The…

This Act gives people in Northern Ireland legal rights around their identity and language use. It recognises Irish as an official language alongside English and protects people's right to identify as Irish, British, or both without facing unfair treatment.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill transfers powers from central government to local areas and communities across England. It enables regions to have greater control over decisions affecting them, such as economic development, transport, and public services, through devolved authorities. The bill also strengthens community involvement i…

This bill would change how National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are calculated for employers, specifically by excluding or reducing NICs on pension contributions they make on behalf of employees. Currently, employers pay National Insurance on most business costs, including pension contributions. The bill aims to reduce the National Insurance burden on…

This bill proposes changes to how ministerial salaries are set and paid in the UK. While the specific amendments aren't detailed in the information provided, such bills typically adjust salary levels, introduce new pay structures, or modify the mechanisms for determining ministerial compensation. The bill would affect the pay of Cabinet Ministers, junior…

The Crime and Policing Bill is a legislative package designed to strengthen law enforcement powers and modernise the police service across England and Wales. It typically includes measures to expand police stopandsearch authorities, introduce new criminal offences (particularly around protest activities), enhance sentencing powers, and reform police condu…

The Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill authorises government spending to create and maintain a permanent memorial to the 72 people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. The bill provides financial provision for the design, construction, and ongoing upkeep of the memorial site. It removes previous parliamentary restrictions on spending…

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill introduces strict new regulations on tobacco and nicotine vaping products in the UK. Key measures include raising the age of sale for tobacco products gradually until no one under 14 can legally buy cigarettes, implementing plain packaging requirements, restricting the sale and advertising of vapes (particularly to prevent youth…

The Pension Schemes Bill reforms how UK pension schemes are regulated and governed to improve member protection and scheme sustainability. It strengthens the powers of the Pensions Regulator to enforce better standards, introduces new requirements for pension scheme trustees to manage risks more effectively, and gives the regulator greater ability to inte…

The Victims and Courts Bill strengthens protections and support for crime victims throughout the criminal justice process. It establishes a statutory right for victims to receive information about their case, introduces Victim Statements allowing victims to describe the impact of crime on them, and creates a Victims' Commissioner to oversee victim support…

The Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Act 2026 enables the UK government to provide financial support to domestic industries and businesses seeking to expand into export markets. This includes grants, loans, and guarantees designed to help companies compete internationally and strengthen UK manufacturing and services sectors. The act establishes…

The General Cemetery Act 2025 updates the legal framework governing the operation, maintenance, and regulation of cemeteries across the UK. The bill establishes modern standards for cemetery management, including provisions for digital recordkeeping, environmental practices, and consumer protections for families purchasing burial plots. It aims to moderni…

The Norwich Livestock Market Act is a private bill that establishes or modifies the legal framework governing Norwich's livestock market operations. It likely grants specific powers to market operators regarding land use, trading regulations, and market management within Norwich. The bill addresses the market's statutory status and the rights and responsi…

This bill removes the 'two child limit' policy from Universal Credit, a benefit that currently restricts payments to the first two children in a household. Under current rules, families with three or more children receive no additional Universal Credit for children born after 1 January 2017. The bill would allow all children in a household to qualify for…

This bill would remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords, completing the reform started in 1999. Currently, about 92 hereditary peers retain seats in Parliament solely because of their family titles, passed down through generations. The bill would eliminate these inherited seats, meaning future peers would need to be appointed on meri…