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The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in @UKParliament. Read our impartial research online at commonslibrary.parliament.uk

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Commons Library @commonslibrary Dec 17, 2025

Today: Second reading of the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

The bill would make changes to National Insurance Contributions on pension contributions over £2000 a year made through salary sacrifice. Learn more: ukparlresearch.info/44xo5FH

Commons Library @commonslibrary Dec 16, 2025

Today is the second reading of the annual Finance Bill.

Our briefing explains how Parliament legislates for the proposed tax measures announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget: ukparlresearch.info/3Kvg3q4

commonslibrary.parliament.uk Budget 2025 and Finance (No. 2) Bill 2024-26 The Chancellor presented the 2025 Budget on 26 November. The Finance Bill would enact several tax measures announced in the Budget. The bill's remaining stages will take place on 11 March 2026.

Commons Library @commonslibrary Dec 15, 2025

The Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill is a short bill that amends existing legislation. It would raise the limits on the amount of financial support the government can give for industry and exports.

Learn more ahead of today's debate: ukparlresearch.info/49ahmUx

Commons Library @commonslibrary Dec 10, 2025

We're hiring!

Could you be the Library's next Housing or Companies and Finance Researcher?

Join our info sessions tomorrow and on 16 December to find out more about these exciting new opportunities: eventbrite.co.uk/e/information-…

Graphic advertising new job opportunities in the Commons Library.

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Job Opportunities
Companies and Finance Researcher
Housing Researcher
Deadline: 11 January
Come work with us!

Commons Library @commonslibrary Dec 9, 2025

MPs are debating the Railways Bill today, which aims to bring together most passenger train operators in England and Network Rail into a single organisation.

Find out more about the bill's aims and provisions: ukparlresearch.info/48ZaxoN

commonslibrary.parliament.uk Railways Bill 2024-26 A bill intended to create Great British Railways, a public body which would be responsible for managing most passenger train services and railway infrastructure