Cost of Living Payments: Overview and FAQs
An overview of the rules and payment arrangements for Cost of Living Payments.

An overview of the rules and payment arrangements for Cost of Living Payments.
There will be a debate on DWP benefit sanctions on 13 December 2022 at 14:30. Chris Stephens MP will open the debate.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Monday 12 December on the state pension. The debate will be opened by Marsha De Cordova MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 November on social security support for children. The debate will be opened by Anum Qaisar MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
Looks at the timetable for increasing the State Pension age and the way it is reviewed
Research Briefing
The Shared Accommodation Rate (SAR) limits the amount of Housing Benefit that single person under the age of 35 can receive. This note provides background information on the operation of the SAR and its extension in January 2012 to claimants under age 35.
Research Briefing
Background on the Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [HL] 2022-23, introduced in the House of Lords on 11 May 2022.
Debate Pack
An Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Work and Pensions on the cost of living measures will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Tuesday 5 July 2022.
Debate Pack
An Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Work and Pensions on the cost of living measures will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Tuesday 5 July 2022.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information on the Social Security (Additional Payments) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons on 15 June 2022.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on the potential merits of a universal basic income in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 15 June 2022. This debate will be led by Angela Crawley MP.
Research Briefing
An introductory overview of the social security system in the United Kingdom.
Research Briefing
Evidence of impact since the two-child limit was introduced in April 2017.
Research Briefing
An overview of how social security benefit levels in the United Kingdom are set.
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