Planning reforms in England: Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 and further changes
The government is changing planning law with the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. Alongside the Act, it has proposed changes to planning regulations.

The government is changing planning law with the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. Alongside the Act, it has proposed changes to planning regulations.
Reliefs available to ratepayers on business rate bills in England
The Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Bill, Bill 16 of 2023-24, was published on 29 November 2023.
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Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
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Public bills since 1979 whose main Commons stages have been passed within one day.
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Exchange rates: Data on the value of the pound relative to other major international currencies.
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The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 14 November 2023. The Bill’s second reading is scheduled for 6 December 2023.
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This briefing discusses changes to the lifetime and annual allowances - which limit tax relief on pension savings.
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Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but bills remain around 51% above their winter 2021/22 levels.
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In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
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Government Chief Whips and Deputy Chief Whips in the Commons and Lords since 1945
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This briefing explains how the rising cost of living has affected further and higher education students in the UK.
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Statistics on the fees in a child maintenance application, and the enforcement steps taken when child maintenance is not paid on time or in full.
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The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented the Autumn Statement on 22 November. The Government introduced the Finance Bill 2023-24 on 27 November.
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