How much aid does the UK spend in Pakistan, and why?
Explains the value, priorities and effectiveness of UK aid to Pakistan, setting out how much is spent, the sectors it targets and evaluative findings on outcomes and impact in the country.
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Highways (Financing) Bill 2026-27
Outlines the Highways (Financing) Bill, which would create a new option for private firms to fund large road projects and permit tolling on those routes as a means of repaying private investment.
Credit unions
Credit unions have low penetration in Great Britain despite stronger roles elsewhere and in Northern Ireland. The briefing examines reasons for low uptake and outlines legislative measures intended to boost credit union membership and activity.
Budget 2026 representations: Reading list
A House of Commons Library briefing compiles publicly available 'representations' submitted to the Treasury ahead of the 2026 Budget for ministers to consider.
Economic update: Some reasons to be cheerful amid warnings on borrowing costs
Economic update notes retail sales and consumer confidence rose after summer, while mortgage approvals fell and fuel prices remain high, with commentary flagging risks from rising borrowing costs.
Ministerial salaries
Up to 120 UK ministers may receive a ministerial salary. The briefing notes most ministers are paid, while a small number of Lords ministers serve unpaid, setting out the scope of ministerial pay arrangements.
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2026
Between 2022 and 2026, 18% of the UK’s aid budget in 2025 funded support for refugees in the UK; the briefing outlines criticisms from aid groups and committees and summarises the government’s response.
High cost of living: Impact on households
Briefing examines how UK inflation from 2021–24 has continued to affect household incomes, spending, poverty, savings and debt, detailing the distributional impacts and ongoing pressures on living standards across income groups.
The Office for Budget Responsibility
Explains the Office for Budget Responsibility’s role, responsibilities and functions, outlining how it produces fiscal forecasts, assesses government policy costing and supports parliamentary scrutiny of public finances.
The National Lottery: an overview
The briefing outlines the National Lottery’s structure and performance, noting it has raised over £53 billion for good causes since 1994 and explaining how proceeds are distributed to projects and sectors across the UK.
Public Duty Costs Allowance
Former prime ministers can claim up to £115,000 a year under the Public Duty Costs Allowance to cover office and staffing costs that help them fulfil post‑office public duties, the House of Commons Library note explains.
Retrospective taxation
Explains retrospective tax legislation, which creates or increases tax liabilities for past periods; notes it is controversial but used to counter tax avoidance and protect public finances by closing historic gaps in liability.
Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders
A Westminster Hall debate on compensation for Equitable Life policyholders is scheduled for 22 October 2026, providing MPs a forum to discuss ongoing compensation issues and the handling of legacy claims relating to Equitable Life.