Research Briefing
The old State Pension
Issues frequently raised by constituents related to the 'old' State Pension for those who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016.
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Debate Pack
Epetition debate relating to Carer’s Allowance
There will be an epetition debate on increasing payments of Carer's Allowance to the minimum wage on Monday 22 April. This debate will take place in Westminster Hall and has been sponsored by Christina Rees MP.
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Constituency casework
Appealing benefits decisions beyond the First-Tier Tribunal
How people can challenge a benefits decision beyond the First-Tier Tribunal.
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Constituency casework
Challenging benefits decisions
How people who are unhappy with a decision on a benefit claim can challenge the decision.
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Research Briefing
The impact of the two-child limit in Universal Credit
Evidence of impact since the two-child limit was introduced in April 2017.
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Research Briefing
Cost of Living Payments: Overview and FAQs
An overview of Cost of Living Payments and the Household Support Fund.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2023 Autumn Statement and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Proposals to abolish the Work Capability Assessment
An overview of proposals to abolish the Work Capability Assessment first announced in March 2023
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Debate Pack
E-petitions debate: Assessments for disability benefits
Information for the debate on e-petitions 593296, 619481 and 620962 calling for changes to disability benefit assessments. The debate has been tabled for three hours at 16:30 on Monday 4 September. It will be led by Elliot Colburn.
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Research Briefing
Support for Mortgage Interest loans
The Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loan scheme helps households on means-tested benefits with the interest costs of mortgages and certain other home loans.
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Debate Pack
Universal Credit deductions
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9:30am on Wednesday 19 July on deductions to Universal Credit. The debate will be opened by Chris Stephens.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: The spending of the Department for Work and Pensions
The House of Commons will consider the estimates of public spending by the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Constituency casework
Personal Independence Payment
An overview of Personal Independence Payment, including who can claim it and how claims are assessed.
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