Work & Pensions Committee
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We're a cross-party group of @HouseOfCommons MPs holding @DWPgovuk and its associated bodies to account. Get involved 👇
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We want to understand how to boost the Child Maintenance Service’s effectiveness in increasing payment compliance rates and how to improve the way it deals with families. Share your views, experience and expertise 👉 2/2
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The start of the summer holidays comes with the extra costs of childcare, naturally bringing family finances into sharp focus. Today, we're launching an inquiry into the Child Maintenance Service, which serves millions of children and separated parents. 1/2.
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We've published our report on Get Britain Working: Pathways to Work. We welcome the concessions that the Government made to the UC Bill. However, there are still issues with the welfare reforms. Read the report 👇.
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“Poverty is insidious. It isolates, damages health, and strips you of dignity. After decades of contributing to society, dignity in retirement is the least you deserve.” @Debbie_abrahams , Committee Chair. We've published our report on pensioner poverty 👇
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Yesterday, we questioned Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall at our session on the work of @DWPGovUK. Watch the video to hear her view on tackling high welfare costs ⬇️
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According to @DWPgovuk there are around 700,000 disabled people who don’t currently have a job but want to work. We want to understand why progress on closing the ‘disability employment gap’ has stalled and what can be done about it. Share your views:
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Wednesday, 9.30am. Just a week after the scaled-back Universal Credit Bill passed the Commons, we're questioning Liz Kendall on the @DWPGovUK 's work. A key moment for answers on welfare reform.
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Wednesday, 9.30am. Just a week after the scaled-back Universal Credit Bill passed the Commons, we're questioning Liz Kendall on the @DWPGovUK 's work. A key moment for answers on welfare reform.
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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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