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  • Research Briefing

    The two child limit in tax credits and Universal Credit

    Monday, 10 April, 2017

    This Commons Library briefing looks at the two child limit in Child Tax Credit and in Universal Credit introduced for new claims and births from 6 April 2017. There are limited exceptions to the two child rule, including where a child was conceived as a result of a "non-consensual sexual act."

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Civil law
    • Family benefits
  • Debate Pack

    The roll-out of Universal Credit

    Tuesday, 21 March, 2017

    There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on the roll-out of Universal Credit on 22 March 2017 at 2:30. The debate will be led by Catherine McKinnell MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Housing benefits
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Abolition of the ESA Work-Related Activity Component

    Tuesday, 07 March, 2017

    This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and details the changes to the Work Related Activity Component that will be introduced from April 2017. The paper also includes information on the mitigating support announced by the Government.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    The future of Attendance Allowance

    Friday, 27 January, 2017

    This Commons Library Briefing Paper covers developments since the Government's announcement in December 2015 that it would consider “giving more responsibility to councils in England, and to Wales, to support older people with care needs – including people who, under the current system, would be supported through Attendance Allowance.” The proposal was dropped by the Government in January 2017. This paper gives background information on the Government’s proposals, the decision not to proceed with any changes, and reaction from local government and other stakeholders.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Communities
    • Community care
    • Local government
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
  • Debate Pack

    Future of the DWP estate

    Tuesday, 17 January, 2017

    MPs will debate the ‘Future of the DWP estate’ on Wednesday 18 January 2017 at 2.30 pm in Westminster Hall. Margaret Ferrier MP will lead the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background to the debate and includes a summary of the issues and press and parliamentary coverage.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Debate Pack

    Impact of DWP policies on low income households

    Monday, 16 January, 2017

    MPs will debate ‘Impact of DWP policies on low income households’ on Tuesday 17 January 2017 in the Main Chamber. This is an Opposition Day debate moved by the Scottish National Party. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background to the debate and includes a summary of the issues, statistics and press and parliamentary coverage.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Family benefits
    • Housing benefits
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Debate Pack

    Closure of jobcentres in Glasgow

    Monday, 19 December, 2016

    MPs will debate the Closure of jobcentres in Glasgow, on Tuesday 20 December 2016 in Westminster Hall. Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP will lead the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background to the debate and includes a summary of the issues and press and parliamentary coverage. 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Cold Weather Payments for winter 2016/17

    Thursday, 08 December, 2016

    Cold Weather Payments are made from the Social Fund to certain recipients of Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Pension Credit during periods of very cold weather.

    • Research Briefing
    • Pensions
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill 2016-17

    Wednesday, 30 November, 2016

    This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on the Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill 2016-17. This Private Member's Bill, introduced by Mhairi Black MP, is due to have it Second Reading on 2 December 2016.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Insight

    Universal Credit: jam tomorrow?

    Friday, 25 November, 2016

    • Insight
    • Benefits
  • Research Briefing

    The Benefit Cap

    Wednesday, 23 November, 2016

    This House of Commons Library briefing paper explains how the household benefit cap operates and considers evidence of its impact to date. It also covers the reductions in the benefit cap being phased in from 7 November 2016, and their likely impact.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Family benefits
    • Housing and planning
    • Housing benefits
    • Rented housing
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Universal Credit changes from April 2016

    Wednesday, 16 November, 2016

    Universal Credit (UC) is a new benefit which is to replace means-tested social security benefits and tax credits for working-age claimants by 2022. UC work allowances, the maximum a claimant can earn before their award is withdrawn, were reduced from April 2016 onwards. Limits to support for new claimants will also apply from April 2017. This paper provides an introduction to Universal Credit and analyses the impact of these changes.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Family benefits
    • Housing benefits
    • Working age benefits
  • Debate Pack

    Autumn Statement distributional analysis, Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance

    Tuesday, 15 November, 2016

    MPs will debate the Autumn Statement distributional analysis, Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance, on Wednesday 16 November 2016. This will be an Opposition Day debate. This Commons Library briefing page contains Library briefings, independent and select committee reports.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Economic policy
    • Public spending
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Tax
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Debate Pack

    Concentrix

    Monday, 24 October, 2016

    There will be an Opposition Day debate on HMRC's contract with Concentrix to review and correct tax credit claims on Wednesday 26 October 2016. This House of Commons Library briefing provides a background summary and also press and parliamentary coverage.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Working age benefits
  • Debate Pack

    Performance of Concentrix in dealing with tax credit claimants – Fiona Mactaggart

    Friday, 14 October, 2016

    MPs will debate the performance of Concentrix in dealing with tax credit claimants, on Tuesday 18 October 2016 in Westminster Hall from 9.30 to 11.00 am. Fiona Mactaggart MP will lead the debate . This House of Commons Library briefing provides a summary of the issues and relevant press and parliamentary coverage.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Working age benefits

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