Benefits policy
Benefits policy news from UK Parliament.
Social security in Scotland scrutinised
The Scottish Affairs Committee will hear from social security experts about the problems that people in Scotland face as they encounter the benefits system.
11 December 2020
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill sent for Royal Assent
18 November 2020
Substantial reform of Universal Credit needed to protect the most vulnerable
Lords Committee report calling for reform of Universal Credit published
31 July 2020
Will Universal Credit change in light of Covid-19?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit on Tuesday 2 June at 3.00pm
29 May 2020
Lords questions government on universal credit and the economy on 13 May
The oral questions session will be held in an online proceeding
12 May 2020
Universal Credit, the labour market and disabled claimants support considered by Committee
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit on 13 May at 3.00pm
07 May 2020
Lords questions government in oral questions on 5 May
Virtual questions session discussing the impact of Covid-19
04 May 2020
Lords debates Spring Budget
Members discuss economy following Chancellor's statement
19 March 2020
Universal Credit's design and its effect on housing explored by Lords Committee
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 March at 3:35pm
13 March 2020
Evidence behind design of Universal Credit explored by Lords Committee
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on 10 March at 3.35pm
06 March 2020
How does Universal Credit effect poverty rates and women?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on 25 February at 3.35pm
28 February 2020
Lords Committee hears evidence on the economics of Universal Credit
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on 25 February at 3:35pm
20 February 2020
Ministers from DWP questioned on Universal Credit delays
Neil Gray MP has asked an urgent question to ministers from the Department for Work and Pensions about delays in rolling Universal Credit
04 February 2020
Lords debates Pension Schemes Bill
Members discuss key purpose and principles of bill
30 October 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 30 September
Peers discuss medicines, medical devices and insolvency
01 October 2019