Research Briefing
The new State Pension – background
Looks at the development of the new State Pension introduced on 6 April 2016
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Research Briefing
Brexit: impact across policy areas
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have. This will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal.
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Research Briefing
Contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance and private/occupational pensions
Contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance is a benefit for unemployed people with a sufficient record of National Insurance contributions. It is not means-tested as such, but the amount of contribution-based JSA payable is reduced on a pound for pound basis by any regular income the claimant receives from an occupational or private pension in excess of £50 a week.
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Research Briefing
Reductions in Inherited SERPS
Looks at reductions in inherited SERPS, legislated for in 1986, originally intended to be introduced from April 2000, but delayed following a campaign around inadequate publicity
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Research Briefing
Inheriting additional State Pension
Looks at provisions for inheriting additional State Pension and transitional arrangements following the introduction of the new State Pension in April 2016
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Research Briefing
Bank of England and Financial Services Bill [HL]: Commons’ committee stage proceedings
This paper summarises the Commons' committee proceedings on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill.
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Research Briefing
Budget 2016: a summary
A summary of Budget 2016 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons Members’ Fund
Looks at current legislation to reform the House of Commons Members' Fund, set up in 1939 (before a pension scheme was established) to help former Members and their dependants in financial difficulty.
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Debate Pack
Equitable Life: further compensation debate
This note summarises the history behind the continuing campaign for more compensation for Equitable Life policyholders.
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Research Briefing
The Bank of England and Financial Services Bill [HL]
This paper provides background and commentary on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill which has its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 1 February 2016.
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Research Briefing
The Bank of England and Financial Services Bill [HL] Lords stages
This note summarises the debates in the House of Lords on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill.
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Research Briefing
Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015: a summary
Updated analysis of the Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015.
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Research Briefing
2016 Benefits Uprating
This note sets out the main benefit and tax credit rates for the 2016-17 financial year.
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Research Briefing
Background to the 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement
Background to the joint 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement, which will be presented to Parliament on 25 November 2015.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces pension reform,1995 – 2005
Covers the reform process which lead up to the introduction of Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005
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