The Social Security (Additional Payments) Bill 2022-23
This briefing paper provides information on the Social Security (Additional Payments) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons on 15 June 2022.
Pensions: defined benefit superfunds
This briefing paper covers the development of defined benefit superfunds, their regulation, and policy debate.
Support for UK Veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
An introduction to social security in the UK
An introductory overview of the social security system in the United Kingdom.
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Research Briefing
British Steel Pension Scheme
Looks at the 'time to choose' exercise carried out when the British Steel Pension Scheme was restructured in 2017/18, and the following reviews and redress scheme
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Research Briefing
Reform of pension tax relief
This briefing outlines the current system of pension tax relief and covers the main areas of debate about future reform.
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Research Briefing
How benefit levels are set
An overview of how social security benefit levels in the United Kingdom are set.
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Research Briefing
The Gender Pension Gap
The gender pension gap refers to the different retirement outcomes for men and women. This briefing paper examines the different definitions, causes and possible responses to the gender pension gap.
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Research Briefing
Universities Superannuation Scheme
This briefing looks at the changes made to the Universities Superannuation scheme and its valuations.
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Debate Pack
Opposition Day Debate: The impact of cost of living increase on pensioners
An Opposition Day Debate on the impact of cost of living increase on pensioners is scheduled for Monday 21 March 2022.
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Research Briefing
Pensions: international comparisons
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.
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Research Briefing
Pensions: Automatic enrolment – current issues
The paper discusses pensions auto-enrolment, its introduction and roll-out, the impact it has had, and the potential for future reform.
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Debate Pack
Take-up of pensions guidance and advice
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Take-up of pensions guidance and advice’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 1 March 2022 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Nigel Mills MP.
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Research Briefing
Local Government Pension Scheme investments
Looks at the framework within with Local Government Pension Scheme funds in England and Wales make investment decisions, how they can and should take into account environment, social and governance issues, including the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and investment in infrastructure
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Research Briefing
Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices [HL] Bill has been through its House of Lords stages and had its second reading in the House of Commons on 5 January 2022. The Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over two sittings on 27 January 2022.
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