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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

30 April 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act changes how non-domestic (business) rates are calculated, with a focus on private schools. It has completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent, so it is now law.

Key Points

  • Changes non-domestic rating multipliers with a focus on private schools.
  • Commons repeatedly voted to disagree with Lords amendments, so the Lords' changes were not adopted.
  • The bill has become law after receiving Royal Assent.
  • Part of education policy because it affects private schools.
  • Cross‑party dynamics saw Labour and allied groups backing the government’s stance, while Conservative and other opposition parties largely opposed the Lords amendments.

Progress

The bill has completed passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent, becoming law. Lords amendments were rejected by the Commons as part of the process.

Voting

In the Commons, divisions on motions to disagree with Lords amendments produced large Aye majorities (roughly 300+ to 100–180 No in most votes). Labour (and other pro‑government groups) backed the government’s stance, while Conservative and several other parties largely opposed the amendments.

Who is affected?

Private schools (independent schools)Organisations paying non-domestic rates (businesses, charities with rateable properties)Local authorities administering non-domestic ratesWider operators of non-domestic properties affected by rate multipliers

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 12 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Labour (Co-op)Generally For
3382 / 325
Your PartyGenerally For
7 / 1
Green PartyMixed
28 / 15
IndependentMixed
29 / 41
Liberal DemocratGenerally Against
61 / 564
Ulster Unionist PartyGenerally Against
1 / 10
ConservativeGenerally Against
96 / 1055
Traditional Unionist VoiceGenerally Against
1 / 11
Reform UKGenerally Against
4 / 51
Democratic Unionist PartyGenerally Against
2 / 48
Sinn FéinMixed
0 / 0
Scottish National PartyMixed
0 / 0
Plaid CymruMixed
0 / 0
Social Democratic & Labour PartyMixed
0 / 0
AllianceMixed
0 / 0
SpeakerMixed
0 / 0

Parliamentary Votes (12)