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Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]: HL Bill 16 of 2026–27
The Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL] would establish a right to access public services for boat dwellers and prevent relevant authorities from taking certain actions—such as eviction proceedings—that might infringe on the right to a secure home or the right to access public services.
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House of Lords data dashboard: Party and group strengths and voting
This dashboard presents interactive data on the relative sizes of the largest political parties and groups in the House of Lords. It also presents select statistics on voting behaviour in the House.
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill: HL Bill 38 of 2026–27
The Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill is a money bill that would implement three tax measures as part of the government’s package of support to tackle increased energy prices. The bill would increase the electricity generator levy, increase the rate of tax-free mileage allowance for employees, and provide a 12-month vehicle excise duty exemption for HGVs.
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