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Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 10 July, 2020

Amongst its provisions, the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill would give effect to the Government’s policy of ending freedom of movement once the transition phase ends at the end of December 2020. It would also confirm the continued right of Irish citizens to come to and work in the UK after the ending of freedom of movement and it would provide a power to amend, via regulations, retained EU law governing social security coordination.
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Coronavirus and the case for a universal basic income

Friday, 19 June, 2020

A universal basic income (or UBI) is a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without a means-test or work requirement. This article examines arguments for and against introducing a UBI, particularly in light of the economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus and the Economy

Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) has had major implications for the UK economy. There have been debates about a number of possible changes to economic policy when the UK enters the recovery phase. These include: possible major reforms to fiscal policy; whether the Government should facilitate the reallocation of jobs and capital away from the hardest hit sectors of the economy; what measures could be taken if the virus exacerbates inequalities in the UK; and whether the recovery is an opportunity to bring about fundamental changes in the economy and society.
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Homelessness and Covid-19: Next Steps

Thursday, 07 May, 2020

The Government has recently announced plans to support rough sleepers during and after the pandemic, including a specialist taskforce. Various charities have also published recommendations for preventing a spike in homelessness once the ‘lockdown’ ends.
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Pandemic insurance and government as insurer of last resort

Friday, 27 March, 2020

This article looks at the Government’s role as ‘insurer of last resort’. Over time, the areas where it takes this role have expanded from basic military, health and welfare provision to include, for example, elements of flood, terrorism and travel risks. Coronavirus has widened this scope further. The article also considers the costs of providing cover, and whether the private sector might cover more of the risks arising from pandemics.
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Access to Justice and Welfare Advisory Services

Monday, 23 March, 2020

The UK Government has recognised that it is “imperative” that support is given to people on low incomes to access justice. However successive governments, parliamentary committees and stakeholders have identified barriers to vulnerable people accessing the necessary advice and legal services.
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Spring Budget 2020

Friday, 13 March, 2020

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the first budget since the 2019 election on 11 March 2020. It contained a series of measures to counteract threats from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Chancellor also announced changes to taxation policy and an increase in public spending.
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Pension Schemes Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 20 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading debate in the House of Lords on the Pension Schemes Bill [HL] on 28 January 2020. The briefing looks at the three principal areas the bill addresses: collective defined contribution pensions, the Pensions Regulator, and pensions dashboards.
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Queen’s Speech January 2020: Debate in the House of Lords Day 3

Friday, 03 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 3 of the Lords debate on the December 2019 Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: economic affairs, business and public services
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Pension Schemes Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 24 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Pension Schemes Bill [HL] on 30 October 2019.
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Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 5

Friday, 11 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 5 of the Lords debate on the Queen's Speech, covering the following subjects: health, social care, education, culture, welfare and pensions.
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Changes to Benefits: Impact on Vulnerable People

Thursday, 20 June, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate moved by Baroness Janke (Liberal Democrat) that "this House takes note of the impact of recent benefit changes on vulnerable people" which is due to take place in the House of Lords on 27 June 2019.
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Free Public Transport and TV Licences for Older People

Thursday, 06 June, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate on of the case for the provision of free public transport and TV licences for older persons as a means to alleviate loneliness and isolation and the broader need to maintain well-funded public services to support care for the elderly which is due to take place in the House of Lords on 13 June 2019.
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Inequality and Poverty in the UK

Thursday, 06 June, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 13 June 2019. Lord Dubs (Labour) is to move that “this House takes note of inequalities in income, wealth and living standards in the UK since the 2008 financial crisis; and further takes note of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Deaton Review of inequalities in the 21st century in the UK and the final report of the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights”.
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International Women’s Day: Briefing for Lords Debate

Tuesday, 26 February, 2019

This Lords Library briefing provides information on the upcoming debate on 7 March 2019 to mark International Women’s Day.

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