Policy papers and consultations

Update on the potential impact of the introduction of medical examiners and death certification reform in England and Wales.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 15 April 2024

• Death certification reform and the introduction of medical examiners: updated summary of impact

  Impact assessments This document provides an updated summary of the…

A draft of a proposed remedial order to extend eligibility to Widowed Parent’s Allowance and Bereavement Support Payment to surviving cohabitees with dependent children following the McLaughlin (2018) and Jackson (2020) judg…

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 23 December 2021

• Draft Explanatory Memorandum: Draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021

  1. Introduction 1.1 This explanatory memorandum has been prepared by the…

Huge opportunity to improve the experience of thousands dealing with IHT each year, says OTS in new report

• From: Closed organisation: Office of Tax Simplification
• Updated: 23 November 2018

The OTS is seeking views from those who have concerns about or personal experience of Inheritance Tax to inform its simplification review

• From: Closed organisation: Office of Tax Simplification
• Updated: 27 April 2018