Research Briefing
Statutory Sick Pay
This Commons Library briefing sets out the rules governing statutory sick pay (SSP) and how the scheme operates.
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Research Briefing
Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26: Consideration of Lords amendments
The House of Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
e-petition 731497 relating to a disclosure and safeguarding mechanism for at-risk children
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 731497 relating to disclosure and safeguarding mechanisms for at-risk children on Monday 13 April 2026 at 6pm. This debate will be led by Lewis Atkinson MP.
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Research Briefing
Pension tax relief: The annual allowance and lifetime allowance
This briefing discusses changes to the lifetime and annual allowances - which limit tax relief on pension savings.
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Research Briefing
Pension FAQs: Occupational and personal pensions
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about occupational and personal pensions
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Research Briefing
Pensions in the UK
This briefing gives an overview of pensions in the UK, including key data on the new and old state pension and private (occupational and personal) pensions
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Research Briefing
Pensions tax
Pensions contributions are generally tax-free but when pensions are paid out they are subject to certain taxes. However, there are forms of pension tax relief.
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Research Briefing
Public service pension increases
Public service pension payments are required by statute to increase each April, in line with prices.
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Research Briefing
Alternative education provision in England
The number of pupils in alternative education provision has increased in recent years. Outcomes for these pupils are often worse than average.
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Research Briefing
NHS pay and pensions
This briefing outlines trends in NHS pay and pensions and explains how pay decisions are made
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Research Briefing
British Summer Time
British Summer Time is the UK's seasonal clock change. Find out when and why the clocks change in the spring and autumn, calls for change, and evidence about the effects of daylight saving measures.
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Research Briefing
Support for Gurkha veterans
On Thursday 26 March 2026 there will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on support for Gurkha veterans.
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Research Briefing
The impact of planning on the safety of women and girls
The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.
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Research Briefing
Access to endometriosis services
A general debate on access to endometriosis services is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on the 24 March 2026. The debate will be led by Jack Abbott MP.
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Research Briefing
School buildings and capital funding (England)
Schools receive capital funding from the government through a few different streams. The overall level of funding has broadly fallen since the early 2010s
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