Employment schemes
Employment schemes news from UK Parliament.
Government’s welfare reform proposals subject of new Committee inquiry
The cross-party Work and Pensions Committee has today launched its new inquiry on the Government’s welfare reform proposals, Pathways to Work.
03 April 2025
Health and disability green paper: Work and Pensions Committee Chair “mindful” of effects of reform on vulnerable
Today the Government announced reforms to health and disability social security support when they published ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working’. This has particularly focused on changes to incapacity and disability benefits as well as health assessments. The Government has said that the reforms will enable more people with chronic long term health conditions, or who are disabled, to return to and stay in work.
18 March 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Railway operators, national youth strategy, the display and retention of human body parts and biodiversity in the spotlight. Catch up
14 March 2025
Lords debates impact of arts sector on jobs and growth
Members discuss contribution of creative industries to productivity, jobs and the government's growth plan. Catch up
07 February 2025
Inquiry into DWP’s safeguarding of vulnerable benefits claimants reopened
An inquiry into how vulnerable claimants for benefits including Universal Credit can be better safeguarded by the Department for Work and Pensions, has been reopened by MPs on the cross-party Work and Pensions Committee.
12 November 2024
The transition from education to employment for young disabled people - inquiry launch
The Public Services Committee has launched a new call for evidence for its new inquiry, The transition from education to employment for young disabled people.
02 August 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023
Lords debates financial pressures on higher education
Members discuss impact on local communities, UK science and innovation exports and the Turing Scheme. Catch up
31 March 2023
Experts and charities questioned on employment support for young people and people with disabilities
Work and Pensions Committee examines barriers keeping young people and people with disabilities out of employment
15 November 2022
Short debates in the Lords
Members debate indefinite sentences, pharmaceutical research, careers in horticulture, corruption in the UK and the National Heritage Act 1983. Catch up
14 October 2022
Government commits to improving communication around Basic Income Pilot and Pension Credit following recommendations from the Welsh Affairs Committee
Committee publishes Government Response to their report on The benefits system in Wales
06 July 2022
Y Llywodraeth yn ymrwymo i wella cyfathrebu ynghylch y Cynllun Peilot Incwm Sylfaenol a Chredyd Pensiwn yn dilyn argymhellion gan y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig
Committee publishes Government Response to their report on The benefits system in Wales
06 July 2022
PIP, ESA and Universal Credit assessors to appear before Work and Pensions Committee
Committee to question contractors responsible for assessing people for health related benefits
23 May 2022
Professional Qualifications Bill completes passage through parliament
Members consider Commons changes on consultation with devolved authorities. Catch up
06 April 2022
Government’s response to Impact of Covid-19 on new parents report demonstrates a “continued lack of action”, say MPs
Committee publishes the Government’s response on the ongoing impact of covid-19 on new parents
07 March 2022