On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP.
This briefing gives an overview of pensions in the UK, including key data on the new and old state pension and private (occupational and personal) pensions
The bill would remove the two-child limit, which restricts additional support for children in Universal Credit to the first two children in a household
Research Briefing
A briefing for the final parliamentary stage of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26.
Research Briefing
From April 2026 the basic amount of Universal Credit will increase above inflation annually, but health-related additions will be reduced for most new recipients
Research Briefing
This note gives an introduction to National Insurance system, and the debate there has been about integrating National Insurance contributions (NICs) with income tax.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Find out what support for childcare costs parents can get while studying.
Research Briefing
The bill would make changes to health and disability benefits.
Research Briefing
The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill 2024-25 would implement changes that would reduce spending on health and disability benefits.
Research Briefing
Background on the Labour government's proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment assessment and Universal Credit rates.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Personal Independence Payment and disabled people is scheduled for Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Diane Abbott MP.
Research Briefing
An overview of the progress of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
Research Briefing
Ahead of the 2025 Spring Statement on 26 March, this briefing explains what will happen on the day and summarises the economic situation.
Research Briefing
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has investigated the communication of State Pension age increases to women born in the 1950s.
Research Briefing
The UK government has changed the rules for Winter Fuel Payment so that, from winter 2024/2025, households are no longer entitled unless they receive Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits.
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