This paper is one of two which examine the main proposals of the Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09. It deals with Part 1 of the Bill, which includes provisions to establish a 'work for your benefit' scheme for the long-term unemployed, to allow piloting of the 'personalised conditionality' regime, and to enable the future abolition of income support. See also Research Paper 09/09.
Welfare Reform Bill: social security provisions (778 KB , PDF)
This paper is one of two which examine the main proposals of the Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09. It deals with Part 1 of the Bill, which includes provisions to establish a ‘work for your benefit’ scheme for the long-term unemployed, to allow piloting of the ‘personalised conditionality’ regime, and to enable the future abolition of income support. See also Research Paper 09/09.
Welfare Reform Bill: social security provisions (778 KB , PDF)
A debate is scheduled to be held on 7 February 2023 at 9:30am in Westminster Hall on Saving for Later Life. The debate will be opened by Sir Stephen Timms MP. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading, this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Seafarers' Wages Bill.
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This briefing paper looks at trends in income inequality in the UK over the last 50 years, as well as the impact of the rising cost of living and the coronavirus pandemic. It provides analysis on income inequality between UK regions and countries, ethnic groups, and by disability status.
