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We're a cross-party group of @HouseOfCommons MPs holding @DWPgovuk and its associated bodies to account. Get involved 👇
Joined November 2012
During our final session of our Pathways to Work inquiry, we asked @StephenCTimms about the right to try.
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Our evidence session will now begin at 9.45am. Watch live ➡️
Tomorrow, 9.30am. We're questioning @DWPgovuk's Minister @StephenCTimms on Government’s plans to reform Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit in the final session of our Pathways to Work inquiry. Find out more 👇
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Tomorrow, 9.30am. We're questioning @DWPgovuk's Minister @StephenCTimms on Government’s plans to reform Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit in the final session of our Pathways to Work inquiry. Find out more 👇
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We spoke to experts and charities to understand how Local Housing Allowance and other available support impacts those that need it 👇
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Councils face a £700m shortfall in housing subsidy refunds from @DWPGovUK 📉. Tomorrow at 9.30am, we’re holding a session on Local Housing Allowance and its impact. We'll hear from @NRLAssociation, @LGAComms, @CPAGUK, @GenRentUK, @IndependentAge and @Shelter.
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Councils face a £700m shortfall in housing subsidy refunds from @DWPGovUK 📉. Tomorrow at 9.30am, we’re holding a session on Local Housing Allowance and its impact. We'll hear from @NRLAssociation, @LGAComms, @CPAGUK, @GenRentUK, @IndependentAge and @Shelter.
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What approach should Jobcentres take to supporting job seekers?. @Alison_McGovern at @DWPgovuk set out her vision for this key service 👇
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“I do believe that with the right services and a better communication strategy, Jobcentres could become a genuinely valuable resource for young people.”. Read about our work with @YF_Foundation on Jobcentres' potential to help young people 👇. Thank you to all involved!.
We cannot create better outcomes for young people’s futures without actively involving them in the process. Recently, our Future Voices Group shared their experiences with the House of Commons Work & Pensions Committee on Jobcentre reform. Read more ➡️
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Tomorrow, 9.30am. We will be questioning @DWPgovuk.Employment Minister @Alison_McGovern on Jobcentre reforms that could affect millions of service users. Learn more ⬇️
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Tomorrow, 9.30am. We will be questioning @DWPgovuk.Employment Minister @Alison_McGovern on Jobcentre reforms that could affect millions of service users. Learn more ⬇️
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During our final evidence session of our pensioner poverty inquiry, we asked Minister @TorstenBell whether or not the Government will take a holistic approach to poverty in retirement. Hear his response 👇
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Tomorrow, 9.30am. We will be questioning @DWPgovuk Pensions Minister @TorstenBell on how the Government is tackling poverty in retirement, including around Pension Credit, and Winter Fuel payments as part of our inquiry into pension poverty. Learn more ⬇️
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Tomorrow, 9.30am. We will be questioning @DWPgovuk Pensions Minister @TorstenBell on how the Government is tackling poverty in retirement, including around Pension Credit, and Winter Fuel payments as part of our inquiry into pension poverty. Learn more ⬇️
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How are pensioners affording fuel, and what help is available?. We spoke with fuel poverty campaigners to understand how older people in poverty are managing, what support systems are in place and how they can be improved . Watch the video ⬇️.
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