This House of Commons Library briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Covers the arrangements made for mineworkers' pensions following privatisation of British Coal in 1994.
Looks at current issues regarding judges' pensions
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Women and Equalities Committee: covid, disability and access to services' has been scheduled for Thursday 15 April 2021 from 1.30-3.00pm. The debate has been nominated by the Liaison Committee.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper explains measures taken by the Government during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households in the rented sector to retain their homes. The paper covers the introduction of extended notice periods and restrictions on the enforcement of court orders. The ban on enforcing eviction orders in England is due to expire on 31 May 2021. There are widespread calls for more assistance for landlords and tenants in response to the economic pressures they face due to the pandemic.
Research Briefing
A look at how UK pensions compare with those in other countries. The note compares the UK state pension with similar systems in Europe and goes on to look more broadly at the structural differences in the sources of pensioner income across economically advanced countries.
Research Briefing
Looks at the change in the rules to allow all people in receipt of a War Widow(er)s' Pension in April 2015 to keep it for life (regardless of remarriage or cohabitation) and at the campaign for reinstatement of pensions already surrendered
Research Briefing
This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market.
Insight
How has the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme changed over the year and what might happen once it ends?
Constituency Casework
What people need to know about before claiming Universal Credit.
Data Dashboard
Provides our latest constituency estimates for Universal Credit roll-out, the Government's new working-age benefit
Research Briefing
Looks at when and how the State Pension is paid
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper outlines the social security changes made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and other Government departments, in response to the coronavirus crisis, as well as expectations for their withdrawal and plans for the economic recovery.
Research Briefing
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.
Data Dashboard
Interactive dashboard providing the latest data on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) by constituency
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