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  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, July 2019

    Tuesday, 13 August, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, June 2019

    Tuesday, 16 July, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole. In the latest quarter, there was a fall in unemployment levels and the unemployment rate remains at its joint lowest level since comparable records began in 1971. Despite employment levels increasing, the employment rate fell slightly from the previous quarter. Average pay continued to grow faster than inflation, with pay excluding bonuses growing at its fastest rate since 2008.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    New Enterprise Allowance

    Thursday, 04 July, 2019

    The New Enterprise Allowance is a government scheme designed to help unemployed people who want to start their own business.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Debate Pack

    Spending of the Department for Work and Pensions

    Monday, 01 July, 2019

    This House of Commons Debate Pack briefing has been published in advance of an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Work and Pensions. This will take place in the House of Commons chamber on Tuesday 2nd July 2019.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Family benefits
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Working age benefits
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, May 2019

    Tuesday, 11 June, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Debate Pack

    Universal Credit and Debt

    Monday, 03 June, 2019

    On 5 June 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate regarding universal credit and debt. The debate will be led by Ruth George MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Bereavement benefits
    • Family benefits
    • Housing benefits
    • Pensions
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    Disability Living Allowance mobility component for younger children

    Friday, 17 May, 2019

    This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the lower age limits for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility components, the rationale for them, and at the position of successive governments. It also gives information on the “Family Fund Mobility Support” pilot scheme.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Children and families
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 2019

    Tuesday, 14 May, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate since 1975 in the latest quarter, following another large fall in unemployment. There was also a large increase in employment, which was almost entirely driven by an increase for those who are self-employed. The employment rate remained at its joint-highest level since comparable records began in 1971. Average pay continued to grow faster than inflation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    ESA and PIP reassessments

    Friday, 10 May, 2019

    This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the rules on reassessing Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment claimants. Starting from 29 September 2017, some ESA and UC claimants with the most severe conditions will not have to face reassessment. PIP claimants receiving the highest level of support and whose needs are unlikely to improve may only have a "light touch" review every ten years. The Government also intends to exempt from reassessment PIP claimants over State Pension age, unless they report a change in their needs, from late spring 2019.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Social security
  • Debate Pack

    Ten years of the work capability assessment in relation to employment support allowance and universal credit

    Thursday, 18 April, 2019

    On 24 April, there will be a Westminster Hall debate entitled "Ten years of the work capability assessment in relation to employment support allowance and universal credit". The debate is sponsored by Laura Pidcock MP and will start at 2:30pm.

    • Debate Pack
    • Benefits policy
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, March 2019

    Tuesday, 16 April, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 2019

    Tuesday, 19 March, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, January 2019

    Tuesday, 19 February, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, December 2018

    Tuesday, 22 January, 2019

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, November 2018

    Tuesday, 11 December, 2018

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security

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