Finance Bill: Bill 77 of 2024-25
The government introduced the Finance Bill in the House of Lords on 4 March 2025. The House is scheduled to debate the bill at second reading and all remaining stages on 19 March 2025.

This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the economic and strategic role of Turkey in Europe and the Middle East.
Debate on 13 January: Economic and Strategic Role of Turkey (330 KB , PDF)
This Library Note summarises some of the key issues regarding the economic and strategic importance of Turkey. It also outlines some of the recent developments in Turkey’s accession negotiations with the European Union.
Debate on 13 January: Economic and Strategic Role of Turkey (330 KB , PDF)
The government introduced the Finance Bill in the House of Lords on 4 March 2025. The House is scheduled to debate the bill at second reading and all remaining stages on 19 March 2025.
The US government has recently shifted its approach to Ukraine, engaging in direct negotiations with Russia regarding the conflict’s resolution, pursuing a minerals agreement with Ukraine, and temporarily halting military aid and intelligence sharing. During these developments, the UK government has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine through financial and military assistance, in addition to hosting a peace summit and committing further military aid.
The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat). The bill would require the UK government to formally recognise Palestine as a sovereign and independent state.