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SSAC Occasional Paper 26: The future of working age contributory benefits for those not in paid work

This report assesses the future of working age contributory benefits for those not in paid work.

From:
Social Security Advisory Committee
Published
24 October 2022
Last updated
12 September 2023 — See all updates

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The future of working age contributory benefits for those not in paid work

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This latest research provides a more detailed analysis of the two current contributory benefits for working age people who are not in paid work:

  • New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (NS JSA)
  • New Style Employment and Support Allowance (NS ESA)

The report makes recommendations to the government where improvements can be made.

The government’s response to this report was published on 12 September 2023.

Updates to this page

Published 24 October 2022
Last updated 12 September 2023 show all updates

  1. Added a link to the government response which was published 12 September 2023.

  2. First published.

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