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Correspondence between the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the SSAC on amendments to regulations to support they Way to Work campaign.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Minister for Employment has written to SSAC responding to points raised about The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2021.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) calls for a better understanding of how low-paid workers can progress to better-paid jobs or extra hours.
Liz Sayce OBE is being appointed interim chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
SSAC email addresses are changing from 31 March 2019.
This report sets out the Social Security Advisory Committee's (SSAC's) strategic objectives for the year to 31 March 2020.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Rt Hon Esther McVey, has announced that Professor Sir Ian Diamond has been appointed the next Chair of SSAC.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Employment about the Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021.
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the effectiveness of the claimant commitment under Universal Credit.
The government’s response to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) report assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the benefits system and the measures needed to get people back to work.
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the welfare of separated parents and their children.
A detailed breakdown of all the regulations subject to statutory scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) in 2022.
This report examines how working claimants can be supported into more or better paid work.
Dr. Stephen Brien is confirmed as the new Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee.
A detailed breakdown of all the regulations subject to statutory scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) in 2020.
This report is about 'surplus earnings' and 'self-employed losses' in Universal Credit. It includes a government statement.
Read the minutes of the Social Security Advisory Committee meetings.
Kayley Hignell appointed to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
This is the government's response to the report on localisation and social security by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Delivery about the Social Security (Habitual Residence and Past Presence) (Amendment) 2022 regulations.
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