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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
Jobcentres impact lives, as an access point for both benefits and employment opportunities. We want to ensure the Government gets its plans for reforms to this service right. Help us by sharing your views and experiences. 🔗 in the comments.
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What's your experience of Jobcentres? Inform our inquiry here 👇.
Jobcentres impact lives, as an access point for both benefits and employment opportunities. We want to ensure the Government gets its plans for reforms to this service right. Help us by sharing your views and experiences. 🔗 in the comments.
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We're live 🎥
How can a £9.7bn annual DWP fraud and error bill be justified?. We'll be questioning @DWPgovuk on its annual accounts at 9:30am tomorrow. Learn more and watch live 👇.
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How can a £9.7bn annual DWP fraud and error bill be justified?. We'll be questioning @DWPgovuk on its annual accounts at 9:30am tomorrow. Learn more and watch live 👇.
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This week, Dr Daniella Jenkins, Policy Advisor @WomensBudgetGrp , discussed the impact of care responsibilities on the gender pay gap and pensions with us 👇
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Jobcentres impact lives, as an access point for both benefits and employment opportunities. We want to ensure the Government gets its plans for reforms to this service right. Help us by sharing your views and experiences. 🔗 in the comments.
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Tomorrow, 9:30am 🕤. We're exploring the gender pension gap and what policy measures can be taken to address it. We'll hear from @PPI_Research @thefabians @ProspectUnion @WomensBudgetGrp @WASPI_Campaign @PHSOmbudsman . Watch live 🔗
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RT @CommonsWorkPen: @womensaid and @Autism describe problems with the DWP's approach to safeguarding vulnerable claimants 👇 https://t.co/….
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Tune in live:
We are concluding our previous inquiry into safeguarding vulnerable claimants. On 8 January we'll be hearing from advice and advocacy groups and senior DWP officials to be updated on the situation facing claimants. Find out more ⬇️.
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We are concluding our previous inquiry into safeguarding vulnerable claimants. On 8 January we'll be hearing from advice and advocacy groups and senior DWP officials to be updated on the situation facing claimants. Find out more ⬇️.
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This week, @age_uk @IndependentAge @NPCUK @TheIFS @Ageing_Better @agescotland @jrf_uk met with us to discuss pension-age benefits in the UK. @IndependentAge and @NPCUK criticised the "ridiculous" Pension Credit application process 👇
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Working with @CommonsEd, we're calling on Government to provide answers on the work of its Child Poverty Taskforce. The taskforce aims to address root causes of child poverty. Read our letter to those working on this key issue 👇.
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We want to hear from you 📢. We’re investigating the impact of pensioner poverty and how it can be addressed. Click here to tell us what you think 👇.
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Read the Government's analysis of the impact on pensioner poverty of restricting Winter Fuel Payments.📈. This follows our questioning of the @DWPgovuk Secretary of State last week. Read the letter 👉
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Our predecessor Committee suggested that the Carer's Allowance earnings limit should be pegged to National Living Wage. The Govt is now implementing that recommendation. The limit will equal 16 hrs at National Living Wage. More carers will now qualify for the payment. ✅.
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We questioned Liz Kendall today on the work of @DWPgovuk . She told us they need to work harder on increasing Pension Credit uptake. Please check your eligibility for Pension Credit as it may qualify you for Winter Fuel Payments:
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Tune in live 📺
🕤 9.30am, Wednesday. We're questioning:. 👉 Rt Hon. Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.👉 Sir Peter Schofield CB, Permanent Secretary.@DWPgovuk . Find out more:
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🕤 9.30am, Wednesday. We're questioning:. 👉 Rt Hon. Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.👉 Sir Peter Schofield CB, Permanent Secretary.@DWPgovuk . Find out more:
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The following MPs have been appointed to the Work and Pensions Committee and its business can now begin. Find out more:
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