Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority

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The independent body that regulates and administers MPs’ business costs and decides MPs’ pay and pensions.

Category: Parliament and elections Public bodies and agencies

Abbreviation: IPSA

Also used as: IPSA, Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, MPs’ expenses watchdog, MPs' expenses watchdog, parliamentary standards authority

Official website: Visit IPSA

Source / explainer: Read the IPSA Funding Scheme for MPs

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority is the independent body that regulates and administers MPs’ business costs and decides MPs’ pay and pensions. It is important for understanding MPs’ staffing, office costs, travel, accommodation and related funding, but it does not regulate MPs’ conduct under the House of Commons Code of Conduct.

Related terms

Family Members EmployedA register category covering certain family members employed and paid through parliamentary expenses.Member of ParliamentAn elected representative who sits in the House of Commons.MPs’ Business CostsThe costs funded through IPSA to support MPs in carrying out parliamentary functions.
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