The Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill had its Second Reading in the Commons on 5 January 2022.and is due to start its Committee stage on 27 January. This guide to the debates and will be updated as the Bill continues it passage through Parliament
This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers.
The High Income Child Benefit Charge provides for Child Benefit to be clawed back through the tax system from families where the highest earner has an income in excess of £50,000, to be withdrawn completely where that person has an incomes of over £60,000.
Data Dashboard
This dashboard has statistics on Universal Credit by constituency in Great Britain, including the Library's estimate of how far caseload rollout has progressed.
Research Briefing
This policy limits the total amount that Government can spend on certain benefits, including tax credits and housing benefit. Not to be confused with the household benefits cap which limits the amount individual households can receive.
Research Briefing
Briefing on Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices [HL] Bill 2021-22 for Second Reading debate in the House of Commons, scheduled for 5 January 2022
Research Briefing
This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains measures taken during the coronavirus outbreak to help renting households retain their homes. It covers calls for more assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness.
Debate Pack
A debate on community debt services will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Wednesday 1 December 2021, at 9.30 am. Emma Hardy MP will open the debate.
Constituency Casework
How National Insurance numbers are issued and what to do if someone does not have one or can’t find it.
Research Briefing
An overview of the regulation of supported exempt accommodation and calls for increased oversight, improved funding, and better standards of support provision.
Research Briefing
Looks at the background to strike action due in early December 2021 over changes to the universities' pension scheme - the USS
Research Briefing
Looks at the rules on the 'normal minimum pension age', which is the earliest age from which individuals can access workplace or personal pensions, and measures in the Finance (No. 2) Bill to increase it from 55 to 57 from 2028
Research Briefing
Looks at why and how pension schemes are required to equalise Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs)
Research Briefing
Looks at a Private Member's Bill which would amend the legislation under which schemes are allowed to convert Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs) into ordinary scheme benefits which are subject to fewer restrictions. This is important to enabling schemes to meet their duties to equalise GMPs for men and women
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