Social security and pensions
Social security and pensions news from UK Parliament.
Opposition press Government on changes to Universal Credit
Government's fresh approach questioned in the Commons Chamber
14 January 2019
Committee considers social care workforce
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 8 January at 3.35pm
08 January 2019
Opposition press Government on managed migration of Universal Credit
Margaret Greenwood asks urgent question on Universal Credit
08 January 2019
Chair comments on appointment of new CEO to The Pension Regulator
The Work and Pensions Committee Chair comments on new appointment of new TPR CEO
18 December 2018
Lords debates challenges facing young people
Peers discuss education, health, employment and 'generation rent'
14 December 2018
Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill: Lords third reading
Bill aims to establish national data guardian
13 December 2018
Universal Credit's two-child benefit limit examined
Work and Pensions Committee considers the potential impact and effectiveness of the two-child limit
12 December 2018
Charities questioned on social care funding in England
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 4 December 2018 at 4.30pm
03 December 2018
Committee demands answers on carer overpayments
Work Pensions Committee calls on the Minister to reflect on carers' testimonies
30 November 2018
Lords debates funding for schools
Members consider impact of government approach
30 November 2018
Lord debates Veterans Strategy
Peers discuss government plan for former military personnel
16 November 2018
Lords debates UK economy
Peers discuss nation's finances in light of Budget Statement
14 November 2018
Committee question Social Security Advisory Committee as a “matter of urgency”
Committee seeks further assurance on the status of vulnerable claimants following universal credit regulations
08 November 2018
Government must urgently reassess sanctions regime
Government must urgently re-assess "harmful and counterproductive" sanctions regime
06 November 2018
Lords debates impact of welfare cuts on families
Peers discuss reductions to tax, housing and child benefits
02 November 2018