Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
Carer’s Leave Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Carers Leave Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wendy Chamberlain MP as a Private Member's Bill.
Social security complaints
How to complain to the Department for Work and Pensions or an organisation providing services on its behalf.
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Data Dashboard
Constituency data: Universal Credit rollout
This dashboard has statistics on Universal Credit by constituency in Great Britain, including the Library's estimate of how far caseload rollout has progressed.
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Research Briefing
Cost of Living Payments: Overview and FAQs
An overview of the rules and payment arrangements for Cost of Living Payments.
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Data Dashboard
Constituency data: Personal Independence Payment
Find data for your constituency on people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the outcome of assessments and appeals.
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Research Briefing
Help with childcare costs (England)
This briefing covers the financial support available in England to help with the costs of formal childcare.
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Research Briefing
Housing and the cost of living
This paper considers the impact of inflation on rent and mortgage payments and the Government response.
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Data Dashboard
Constituency data: people claiming unemployment benefits
Explore constituency-level data on people claiming unemployment benefits using the interactive dashboard
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Debate Pack
Department for Work and Pensions policy on benefit sanctions
There will be a debate on DWP benefit sanctions on 13 December 2022 at 14:30. Chris Stephens MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Benefits uprating 2023/24
DWP benefits that are linked to inflation rise by 10.1% in April 2023, as do the basic and new State Pension. Inflation-linked tax credit elements and benefits administered by HMRC are also expected to rise by 10.1%.
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Debate Pack
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
There will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 24 November 2022 in the House of Commons Chamber. The debate will be opened by Marsha de Cordova MP.
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Debate Pack
Social security support for children
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 November on social security support for children. The debate will be opened by Anum Qaisar MP.
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Research Briefing
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: UK implementation
Explains what the UN CRPD is, how it works and describes the investigations into the UK’s compliance with the convention.
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Research Briefing
Support for care leavers
This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers.
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