Social security and pensions
Social security and pensions news from UK Parliament.
Lack of guidance for pension savers risks freedoms ‘failure’, MPs warn
The work and pensions committee publishes a report on protecting pension savers
18 January 2022
Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response to report
Committee publishes Government response to report on Pension stewardship and COP26
18 December 2021
Disabled people’s experiences of the benefits system: Work and Pensions Secretary given ‘final chance’ to publish report
Committee Chair writes to the Work and Pensions Secretary
16 December 2021
Work and Pensions Committee to examine saving for later life
the Work and Pensions Committee is to examine what more needs to be done to help people plan and save for their retirement
15 December 2021
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Committee questions Thérèse Coffey MP
The Work and Pensions Committee quizzes the Secretary of State on Universal Credit rollout and the Government's Plan for Jobs
03 December 2021
UK and Scottish governments commit to ongoing work on welfare policy
Scottish Affairs Committee publish UK and Scottish governments responses
19 November 2021
Disability History Month at the House of Lords
This Disability History Month learn about the work of House of Lords members campaigning for the equal rights of the disabled community
18 November 2021
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill completes passage through Lords
Members consider Commons amendments. Catch up
17 November 2021
Pensions Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury questioned on accessing pension savings
Work and Pensions Committee examine issues raised during the inquiry so far
04 November 2021
MPs want to hear your experiences of applying for PIP and ESA
Work and Pensions Committee launches survey to hear views of people who have been applied for PIP and ESA on how assessments can be improved
04 November 2021
Lords debates Budget statement
The economy in light of the Budget under scrutiny. Find out more
02 November 2021
Benefits System in Wales: MPs turn focus to Universal Basic Income
The Welsh Affairs Committee focuses on Universal Basic Income (UBI) as its inquiry into the Benefits System in Wales continues.
28 October 2021
Lords debates social care
Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up
15 October 2021
Lords debates tackling regional inequalities
Catch up: members debate case for a coherent, cost effective and longer-term regional strategy
15 October 2021