On 11 February 2025, the UK Arbitration Bill 2024[1] completed its legislative journey through the House of Commons. All that remains before the Arbitration Bill becomes law, (presumably as ‘the Arbitration Act 2025’) is the formality of royal assent. This article reflects on what changes lie ahead and why they were necessary. Background to the UK Arbitration Bill 2024 The Arbitration Act 1996 (“the 1996 Act”) sets out the current framework for arbitration in England and Wales.