Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the introduction of higher non-domestic rating multipliers as regards large business hereditaments, and lower non-domestic rating multipliers as regards retail, hospitality and leisure hereditaments, in England and for the removal of charitable relief from non-domestic rates for private schools in England.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act

What stage is the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act at?

The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act become law?

Yes. The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act?

The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act was sponsored by Angela Rayner.

When was the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 13 November 2024, at first reading.

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