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The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Letters between the chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and DWP Director of Poverty, Family and Disadvantage.

Policy paper
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026: unnumbered act paper
A report by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and statement from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

Press release
Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee January 2026
The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 2 new members.

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Regulations subject to SSAC statutory scrutiny
Regulations subject to statutory scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC)

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Occasional papers: SSAC
These papers reflect the research we carry out to support the advice we give to ministers and the discussions we have with our stakeholders.

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Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings
Read the minutes of the Social Security Advisory Committee meetings.

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Social Security Advisory Committee
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
United Kingdom
Denise Whitehead, Committee Secretary
0300 046 0323
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