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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Act 2025 Rate of secondary Class 1 contributions 1 1 In section 9 (2) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (rate of secondary Class 1 contributions), for “13.8%” substitute “15%” . 2 In section 9 (2) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (equivalent provision for Northern Ireland), for “13.8%” substitute “15%” . 3 The amendments made by this section come into force on 6 April 2025. Secondary threshold for secondary Class 1 contributions 2 1 The Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 ( S.I. 2001/1004 ) are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 10 (d) (the secondary threshold for secondary Class 1 contributions), for “£175” substitute “£96” . 3 In regulation 11 (3A) (prescribed equivalents of the secondary threshold)— a in sub-paragraph (a) , for “£758” substitute “£417” , and b in sub-paragraph (b) , for “£9,100” substitute “£5,000” . 4 The amounts substituted by this section are specified for the tax year 2025-26. Increase of employment allowance and removal of £100,000 threshold etc 3 1 The National Insurance Contributions Act 2014 is amended as follows. 2 In section 1 (2) (a) (the amount of the employment allowance), for “£5,000” substitute “£10,500” . 3 In section 2 (exceptions), omit— a subsections (4B) to (4G) (secondary Class 1 liability limit of £100,000 or more and receipt of de minimis state aid), and b the italic heading preceding those subsections. 4 The amendments made by this section come into force on 6 April 2025. Short title 4 This Act may be cited as the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Act 2025.
Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act 2025 Holding of office of Lord High Commissioner by Roman Catholic 1 1 A person of the Roman Catholic faith may hold the office of His Majesty’s High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. 2 In section 12 of the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 (offices withheld from Roman Catholics) omit “; or his Majesty’s high commissioner to the general assembly of the Church of Scotland”. Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2 This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed. 3 This Act may be cited as the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act 2025.
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act 2025 Sentencing guidelines about pre-sentence reports 1 1 Section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (sentencing guidelines) is amended as follows. 2 After subsection (4) insert— 4A But sentencing guidelines about pre-sentence reports may not include provision framed by reference to different personal characteristics of an offender. 3 After subsection (11) insert— 12 For the purposes of this section— “ personal characteristics ” include, in particular— race; religion or belief; cultural background; “ pre-sentence report ” has the same meaning as in the Sentencing Code (see section 31 of the Code). Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 This Act extends to England and Wales only. 2 This Act comes into force on the day after the day on which it is passed. 3 This Act may be cited as the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Act 2025.
Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025 Amendment of Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 1 In section 1 of the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (vacancies among the Lords Spiritual), in subsection (1)(a), for “in the 10 years beginning with the day on which this Act comes into force” substitute “before 18 May 2030” . Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2 This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed. 3 This Act may be cited as the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025.
Financial Assistance to Ukraine Act 2025 Provision of loans or other financial assistance to Ukraine 1 There may be paid out of money provided by Parliament any sums required by the Treasury or Secretary of State for the purpose of providing loans or other financial assistance to, or for the benefit of, the government of Ukraine as a result of— a the arrangements described as the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine announced on 14 June 2024 at the G7 summit in Apulia in Italy, or b any subsequent arrangements that are supplemental to or modify or replace those arrangements. Short title 2 This Act may be cited as the Financial Assistance to Ukraine Act 2025.
Zoological Society of London (Leases) Act 2024 Maximum term of leases for Zoological Society of London 1 In section 7(2) of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (power of the Secretary of State to grant leases to the Zoological Society of London in relation to certain land in Regent’s Park), for “sixty years” substitute “150 years” . Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2 This Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed. 3 This Act may be cited as the Zoological Society of London (Leases) Act 2024.
British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 Acquisition of British citizenship: Irish citizens 1 1 The British Nationality Act 1981 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4). 2 After section 4A insert— Acquisition by registration: Irish citizens 4AA 1 An Irish citizen is entitled to be registered as a British citizen if— a an application for their registration is made under this section, and b they satisfy the requirements specified in subsection (2). 2 The requirements are that— a the person was in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the period of five years ending with the date of their application; b the person was absent from the United Kingdom for— i no more than 450 days in the period of five years ending with the date of their application, and ii no more than 90 days in the period of 12 months ending with the date of their application; and c the person was not in the United Kingdom in breach of the immigration laws at any time in the period of five years ending with the date of their application. 3 If in the special circumstances of a particular case the Secretary of State thinks fit, the Secretary of State may treat the person as satisfying a requirement specified in subsection (2), even if they did not in fact satisfy the requirement. 4 This section is subject to sections 31, 32 and 36 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (restriction of eligibility for citizenship etc). 3 In section 41A (registration: requirement to be of good character), in subsection (1), after “4A,” insert “4AA,” . 4 In section 50A (meaning of references to being in breach of immigration laws)— a in subsection (1), after paragraph (a) insert— aa section 4AA(2)(c); ; b in subsection (2)(b), for “or 4(2)” substitute “, 4(2) or 4AA” . 5 In section 32 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (British citizenship), in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert— ba section 4AA of that Act (acquisition of British citizenship by registration: Irish citizens); . Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2 This Act also extends to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the British overseas territories within the meaning of the British Nationality Act 1981 (see section 50(1) of that Act). 3 This Act comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint. 4 This Act may be cited as the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024.
Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 Paternity leave: special provision in cases of bereavement 1 1 The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 In section 80A (entitlement to paternity leave: birth), after subsection (6) insert— 6A In relation to cases where a child’s mother dies, this section has effect as if— a subsection (1)(a) were omitted; b after subsection (1) there were inserted— 1A But in a case where both the child and the mother die, the regulations may provide that an employee who satisfies those conditions is entitled to leave under this section despite the fact that the leave cannot be taken for that purpose. ; c subsection (4A) were omitted. 3 In section 80B (entitlement to paternity leave: adoption), after subsection (6B) insert— 6C In relation to cases where a person with whom a child is placed or expected to be placed for adoption dies, this section has effect as if— a subsection (1)(a) were omitted; b after subsection (1) there were inserted— 1A But in a case where that person dies and the child— a dies, or b is, having been placed for adoption, returned, the regulations may provide that an employee who satisfies those conditions is entitled to leave under this section despite the fact that the leave cannot be taken for that purpose. ; c subsection (4A) were omitted. 4 In section 80D (special cases)— a after subsection (1) insert— 1A Regulations under section 80A or 80B may— a make provision specifying circumstances in which a bereaved employee may work for the employer during a period of leave under that section without bringing the particular period of leave, or the employee’s entitlement to leave under that section, to an end; b make provision about redundancy of a bereaved employee after a period of leave under that section. ; b in subsection (2), after “subsection (1)” insert “or (1A) (b) ” ; c after subsection (2) insert— 3 In subsection (1A) , “ bereaved employee ” means an employee who— a takes leave under section 80A in a case where the child’s mother dies, or b takes leave under section 80B in a case where a person with whom the child is placed or expected to be placed for adoption dies. Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 This Act extends to England and Wales and Scotland. 2 This Act comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint. 3 Regulations under subsection (2) are to be made by statutory instrument. 4 This Act may be cited as the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024.
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2024 Reduction in rates 1 1 In the following provisions— a section 8(2)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (main primary percentage for Great Britain), and b section 8(2)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (main primary percentage for Northern Ireland), for “10%” substitute “8%” . 2 In regulation 131 of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (reduced rate of primary Class 1 contributions otherwise payable at the main primary percentage), for “3.85%” substitute “1.85%” . 3 In the following provisions (as they had effect immediately before the day on which this Act comes into force)— a section 15(3ZA)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (main Class 4 percentage for Great Britain), and b section 15(3ZA)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (main Class 4 percentage for Northern Ireland), for “9 per cent” substitute “6%” . 4 Section 2 of the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 is superseded by subsection (3) and accordingly is to be treated as never having had effect. Annual maximum contributions 2 1 The Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (as they had effect immediately before the day on which this Act comes into force) are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 21 (annual maxima for those with more than one employment), in paragraph (2), in Step Two, for “11.5%” substitute “8%” . 3 In regulation 100 (annual maximum of Class 4 contributions), in paragraph (3)— a in Step Two, for “9 per cent” substitute “6%” , and b in Step Five, for “100/9” substitute “100/6” . 4 Paragraph 3 of the Schedule to the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 is superseded by this section and accordingly is to be treated as never having had effect. Commencement and short title 3 1 This Act comes into force on 6 April 2024. 2 This Act may be cited as the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2024.
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Act 2024 Extension of period for making Ministerial appointments 1 In section 1(1) of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022, for “18 January 2024” substitute “8 February 2024” . Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2 This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed. 3 This Act may be cited as the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Act 2024.
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 Reduction of Class 1 main primary percentage 1 1 In the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, in section 8(2)(a) (main primary percentage), for “12 per cent” substitute “10%” . 2 In the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, in section 8(2)(a) (main primary percentage), for “12 per cent” substitute “10%” . 3 In regulation 131 of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001— a omit “On and after 6th April 2011”, and b for “5.85 per cent” substitute “3.85%” . 4 The amendments made by this section come into force on 6 January 2024. Reduction of main Class 4 percentage 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removal of requirement to pay Class 2 contributions 3 1 In section 11 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Class 2 contributions)— a omit subsection (2), b in subsection (4), omit paragraph (a), c omit subsection (5), d in subsection (5A), omit the words from “but” to the end, e in subsection (5B), omit “under subsection (2)”, and f in subsection (8), for “subsections (2) and” substitute “subsection” . 2 In section 11 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (Class 2 contributions)— a omit subsection (2), b in subsection (4), omit paragraph (a), c omit subsection (5), d in subsection (5A), omit the words from “but” to the end, e in subsection (5B), omit “under subsection (2)”, and f in subsection (8), for “subsections (2) and” substitute “subsection” . 3 The amendments made by this section come into force on 6 April 2024. Transitional and consequential provision 4 The Schedule contains transitional and consequential provision. Short title 5 This Act may be cited as the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023.
Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Act 2024 Expenditure in connection with compensation schemes relating to Post Office Horizon system etc. 1 1 There may be paid out of money provided by Parliament expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under, or in connection with, schemes or other arrangements— a to compensate persons affected by the Horizon system; b to compensate persons in respect of other matters identified in High Court judgments given in proceedings relating to the Horizon system. 2 “ The Horizon system ” means previous versions of the computer system known as Horizon (and sometimes referred to as Legacy Horizon, Horizon Online or HNG-X) used by Post Office Limited. Short title 2 This Act may be cited as the Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Act 2024.
Firearms Act 2023 Miniature rifle ranges and shooting galleries 1 1 The Firearms Act 1968 is amended as follows. 2 In section 11 (use of firearms for sports, athletics and other approved activities), for subsection (4) substitute— 3A Subsection (4) applies to a person at a relevant rifle range or shooting gallery who is not the operator of the range or gallery. 4 The person may, without holding a certificate, have in their possession— a a miniature rifle, and b ammunition for a miniature rifle, provided by the operator of the range or gallery. 4A In this section— “ miniature rifle ” means a rifle chambered for .22 rim-fire cartridges; “ operator ” means the person conducting or carrying on the relevant rifle range or shooting gallery; “ relevant rifle range or shooting gallery ” means a rifle range or shooting gallery at which no firearms are used other than air weapons or miniature rifles. 3 In section 23(2)(b) (use of weapons or ammunition at shooting gallery), for “miniature rifles not exceeding .23 inch calibre” substitute “rifles chambered for .22 rim-fire cartridges” . Possessing component parts of ammunition with intent to manufacture 2 In the Firearms Act 1968, after section 3 insert— Possessing component parts of ammunition with intent to manufacture 3A 1 A person commits an offence if— a the person has in their possession any component parts of ammunition (see subsection (2) ), b the person intends to manufacture ammunition to which section 1 applies using those parts, and c were the person to do so— i possession of the ammunition by the person would constitute an offence under section 1, or ii the manufacture or possession of the ammunition by the person would constitute an offence under section 3. 2 For the purposes of this section the component parts of ammunition are— a bullet; b cartridge case; c primer; d propellant. 3 A person who commits an offence under this section is liable— a on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine (or both); b on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court or a fine (or both); c on summary conviction in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both). Extent, commencement and short title 3 1 An amendment made by this Act has the same extent as the provision amended. 2 Subject to that, this Act extends to England and Wales and Scotland. 3 Sections 1 and 2 come into force on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint. 4 Regulations under subsection (3) may— a make transitional, transitory or saving provision; b make different provision for different purposes. 5 This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed. 6 This Act may be cited as the Firearms Act 2023.
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Act 2023 Automatic enrolment: persons and earnings affected 1 1 The Pensions Act 2008 is amended as follows. 2 In section 3 (automatic enrolment), after subsection (1) insert— 1A The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection (1)(a) so as to decrease the age for the time being specified in that paragraph. 3 In section 5 (automatic re-enrolment), after subsection (1B) insert— 1C The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsections (1)(a) and (1A)(a) so as to decrease either or both of the ages for the time being specified in those paragraphs. 4 After section 13 (qualifying earnings) insert— Qualifying earnings: reduction or removal of lower limit 13A 1 The Secretary of State may by regulations— a amend section 13(1)(a) so as to reduce the amount for the time being specified in that paragraph, or b repeal— i section 9 (workers without qualifying earnings), and ii section 13(1)(a). 2 Regulations under subsection (1)(a) may include provision modifying the requirements as to the timing and subject matter of a review under section 14 (review of earnings trigger and qualifying earnings band) as it relates to section 13(1)(a). 3 Regulations under this section may include such amendments, repeals or revocations of any provision of or under this or any other Act as appear to the Secretary of State to be expedient in consequence of— a the repeal of sections 9 and 13(1)(a), or b the amendment of section 14 (as the case may be). 5 In section 143 (orders and regulations)— a in subsection (5) (statutory instruments subject to affirmative resolution procedure), in paragraph (a), after “section” insert “3(1A), 5(1C), 13A,” ; b after subsection (5) insert— 6 Before making regulations under section 3(1A), 5(1C) or 13A, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate. 7 Where the Secretary of State lays before Parliament a draft of an instrument containing regulations under section 3(1A), 5(1C) or 13A, it must be accompanied by a report by the Secretary of State about the consultation under subsection (6). Extent, commencement and short title 2 1 Section 1 (1) and (5) and this section extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2 Section 1 (2) to (4) extends to England and Wales and Scotland. 3 Section 1 comes into force on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint. 4 This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed. 5 This Act may be cited as the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Act 2023.
Powers of Attorney Act 2023 Lasting powers of attorney Lasting powers of attorney 1 The Schedule makes provision in relation to lasting powers of attorney. Certifying copies of power of attorney Certifying copies of power of attorney 2 1 Section 3 of the Powers of Attorney Act 1971 is amended as follows. 2 In subsection (1)(b), after “authorised person” insert “, chartered legal executive” . 3 After subsection (3) insert— 3A In this section “ chartered legal executive ” means a person authorised by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives to practise as a chartered legal executive. General provisions Extent, commencement and short title 3 1 This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsection (2) . 2 The following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland— a section 2 ; b this section ; c paragraph 8 (a) and (b) of the Schedule . 3 This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed. 4 Section 2 comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed. 5 The remaining provisions of this Act come into force on such day or days as the Lord Chancellor may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint. 6 The regulations— a may make transitional, transitory or saving provision, and b may make different provision for different purposes. 7 This Act may be cited as the Powers of Attorney Act 2023.
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 Minimum service levels Minimum service levels for certain strikes 1 The Schedule— a amends Part 5 and other provisions of the 1992 Act to restrict the protection that Act provides to trade unions and employees in respect of strikes where provision has been made in regulations for minimum levels of service, and b makes related provision. Interpretation and final provisions Meaning of “the 1992 Act” 2 In this Act, “ the 1992 Act ” means the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. Power to make consequential provision 3 1 The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision that is consequential on this Act. 2 Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under primary legislation passed— a before this Act, or b later in the same session of Parliament as this Act. 3 A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under this section that amend or repeal provision made by primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament. 4 Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. 5 In this section, “ primary legislation ” means— a an Act, b an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or c an Act of the Scottish Parliament. Extent 4 This Act extends to England and Wales and Scotland. Commencement 5 This Act comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed. Short title 6 This Act may be cited as the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.