Social security in the four UK countries: who does what and where?

Mark Simpson

Social security in the four UK countries: who does what and where?

Mark Simpson

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Abstract

There are significant differences between the UK countries in what tier of government takes decisions about, and is responsible for the delivery of, social security. This working paper sets out what areas of the system are the responsibility of devolved or local government in each country – encompassing legislative and policy competence, operational delivery and funding arrangements.

Original language	English
Number of pages	24
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 31 May 2025

Funding

Funders
The Nuffield Foundation

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

social security
devolution
localism
localisation
Localisation and social security
Local government
devolved government
welfare state
Social rights
Social citizenship

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