National Insurance (Renaming) Bill

A Bill to make provision for National Insurance to be known as Earnings Tax; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would rename National Insurance to Earnings Tax and provide related provisions. It is designed to change the naming of a major tax system and may include other connected measures. It is at an early stage of parliamentary consideration.

Key Points

Core change is renaming National Insurance to Earnings Tax and including related provisions.
Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading; the first reading took place on 25 February 2014.
The bill concerns the economy and the administration of the NIC system, though it doesn't specify immediate changes to NIC rates or benefits.
If it progresses, it would still need to pass through the Lords and other stages before becoming law.

Progress

Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would need to pass through the Lords and undergo further stages before becoming law.

Who is affected?

Employees and workers who pay National Insurance contributionsEmployers who deduct NICs from staff and pay themSelf-employed people who pay NICsThe general public who interact with the NIC system

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

25 Feb 2014

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - National Insurance (Renaming)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.