Research Briefing
British Steel Pension Scheme
Looks at the 'time to choose' exercise carried out when the British Steel Pension Scheme was restructured in 2017/18, and the following reviews and redress scheme
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Research Briefing
How benefit levels are set
An overview of how social security benefit levels in the United Kingdom are set.
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Research Briefing
Universities Superannuation Scheme
This briefing looks at the changes made to the Universities Superannuation scheme and its valuations.
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Debate Pack
Opposition Day Debate: The impact of cost of living increase on pensioners
An Opposition Day Debate on the impact of cost of living increase on pensioners is scheduled for Monday 21 March 2022.
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Research Briefing
Accessing benefits with terminal illness
This briefing paper explores the history of rules that help terminally ill people access benefits, how they work in practice, the debate that surrounds them, and recent policy developments across the UK.
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Debate Pack
Take-up of pensions guidance and advice
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Take-up of pensions guidance and advice’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 1 March 2022 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Nigel Mills MP.
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Research Briefing
Living with Covid-19
This page provides an overview of the Government's strategy on Living with Covid-19 and a summary of the relevant policy changes.
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Research Briefing
Local Government Pension Scheme investments
Looks at the framework within with Local Government Pension Scheme funds in England and Wales make investment decisions, how they can and should take into account environment, social and governance issues, including the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and investment in infrastructure
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Research Briefing
Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices [HL] Bill has been through its House of Lords stages and had its second reading in the House of Commons on 5 January 2022. The Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over two sittings on 27 January 2022.
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Research Briefing
Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill 2021-22
Looks at a Private Member's Bill which would amend the legislation under which schemes are allowed to convert Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs) into ordinary scheme benefits which are subject to fewer restrictions. This is important to enabling schemes to meet their duties to equalise GMPs for men and women
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Research Briefing
Benefits Uprating 2022/23
DWP benefits that are linked to inflation rise by 3.1% in April 2022, as do the Basic and New State Pension following a one-year suspension of the 'triple lock'. Inflation-linked tax credit elements and benefits administered by HMRC are also expected to rise by 3.1%.
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Insight
Reducing the Universal Credit taper rate and the effect on incomes
The taper sets the rate at which Universal Credit is withdrawn as claimants’ earnings increase.
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Debate Pack
Disability benefits assessments and the Government’s health and disability green paper
A Westminster Hall debate on disability benefit assessments and the Government's health and disability green paper is scheduled for 1 February 2022 between 2:30-4:00pm. Marsha de Cordova MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Public service pensions – the cost control mechanism
Looks at the mechanism introduced under the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 to control unexpected changes in the cost of public service pension and how the Government proposes to use it to manage meeting the costs of the McCloud remedy
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments
This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers.
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