Social security and pensions
Social security and pensions news from UK Parliament.
Universal Credit: New concerns over delays and lack of clarity
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on delays in Universal Credit
03 February 2016
Baroness Altmann questioned on bereavement benefits
Work and Pensions Committee hears from Minister on help with funeral costs
26 January 2016
Pensions Minister questioned on New State Pension
Work and Pensions Committee questions Baroness Ros Altmann on New State Pension
14 January 2016
Chair's statement on Contracted-out health and disability assessments
Chair of Public Accounts Committee issues statement on contracted-out health and disability assessments
08 January 2016
Progress of Universal Credit explored
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit: recall
07 December 2015
Bereavement benefits inquiry launched
Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into bereavement benefits and impact of funeral costs
01 December 2015
Government must do more to combat benefits fraud and error
Public Accounts Committee publishes its report on fraud and error in benefits and tax credit payments
28 October 2015
New pension freedom to choose "not enough" without support
Work and Pensions Committee publish report on "freedom to choose" pension reforms
19 October 2015
MPs examine fraud and error in benefits and tax credits
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence with HMRC and DWP representatives on Monday 14 September 2015
14 September 2015
Care leavers and Department for Education give evidence
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence on Monday 7 September
03 September 2015
Pension freedom guidance and advice inquiry launch
Work and Pensions Committee launch inquiry into advice and guidance on pension changes
16 July 2015