This House of Commons Library briefing paper explores how Universal Credit has coped and changed during the coronavirus crisis so far, and what challenges lie ahead for this benefit.
Ten years of welfare reform
This series of research briefings explores a decade of changes to the benefits system since the Coalition Government came to power in May 2010.
Latest social security research
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This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about the Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers who are required to self-isolate.
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This paper looks at the implications of the end of the transition period for social security co-ordination between the UK and the EU, including reciprocal healthcare arrangements.
Explore research by topic
Explore constituency-level data
Interactive data dashboards on the topic of social security.
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Provides our latest constituency estimates for Universal Credit roll-out, the Government's new working-age benefit
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Interactive dashboard providing the latest data on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) by constituency
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Explore constituency-level data on people claiming unemployment benefits using the interactive dashboard
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Constituency-level data on child poverty
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This page provides constituency-level data on deprivation in England.
Constituency casework articles on social security
FAQs and explainers by the Commons Library to help caseworkers with constituent queries.
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Constituency casework articles related to work, incomes and tax.
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Constituency casework articles related to welfare and pensions.