PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation and commencement I11

This Order may be cited as theSocial Security (2022 Benefits Up-rating) Order (Northern Ireland) 20 23 and shall come into operation on 27th March 2023.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

Art. 1 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Interpretation I22

1

In this Order—

  • the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992;

  • the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 19925;

  • the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 20156;

  • the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 19937;

  • the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 19968;

  • the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 20089;

  • the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 201610;

  • the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017” means the Employment and Support Allowance (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 201711;

  • the Great Britain Up-rating Order” means the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 202212;

  • the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 200613;

  • the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 201614;

  • the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 200615;

  • the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198716;

  • the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 199617;

  • the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 201618

  • the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations” means the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations (Northern Ireland) 201719;

  • the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 200320; and

  • the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 201621.

2

Subject to paragraph (3), the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 22 shall apply to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.

3

For the purposes of this Order and notwithstanding section 39(2) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954, where a period of time is expressed to begin on, or to be reckoned from, a particular day, that day shall be included in the period.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

Art. 2 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act I33

1

The sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (rates of benefits, etc.), except paragraph 5 of Part III (guardian’s allowance) of that Schedule, has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.

2

The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except, in—

a

Part III, the sum specified for age addition to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;

b

Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and

c

Part V 23, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

Art. 3 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act I44

1

The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

2

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act 24 (basic pension of Category A retirement pension)—

a

for “£110.05” substitute “£113.45”; and

b

for “£137.60” substitute “£141.85”.

3

It is directed that the sums which are—

a

the additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2021-2022;

b

the increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act 25 (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred); lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule 26 on becoming entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (entitlement to lump sum where pensioner’s deceased spouse or civil partner has deferred entitlement); and

c

payable to a pensioner as part of their Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 120 of the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Act 1975 27, Article 64 of the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 28 or section 132 of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 3.1 per cent.

4

The sums which are shared additional pensions under sections 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act 29, and the sums which are increases in the rates of such pensions under paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to that Act 30, shall in each case be increased by 3.1 per cent.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I4

Art. 4 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act I55

It is directed that the sums which are payable by virtue of section 11(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (increase of guaranteed minimum where commencement of guaranteed minimum pension postponed) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 13(2) and (3) of that Act 31) shall be increased by—

a

3.1 per cent where the increase under section 11(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years 32; and

b

0.1 per cent where the increase under section 11(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I5

Art. 5 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act I66

1

In regulation 1A of the State Pension Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 33 (full rate of state pension) for “£179.60” substitute “£185.15”.

2

It is directed that the sums which are increases under section 17 of the Pensions Act in the rates of state pensions under Part 1 of that Act shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

3

The amounts which, under—

a

section 9 of the Pensions Act, are survivor’s pensions based on inheritance of deferred old state pension;

b

paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act at the transitional rate which exceed the full rate;

c

paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of survivor’s pensions which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate; and

d

paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 9 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of shared state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate,

shall in each case be increased by 3.1 per cent.

4

For the purpose of this Article, “old state pension” has the same meaning as in section 22 of the Pensions Act .

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I6

Art. 6 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Earnings limits I77

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act 34 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

a

for “£245.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£255.00”; and

b

for “£33.00” substitute “£34.00”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I7

Art. 7 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Statutory sick pay I88

In section 153(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act 35 (rate of payment) for “£96.35” substitute “£99.35”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I8

Art. 8 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Statutory maternity pay I99

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 36 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£151.97” substitute “£156.66”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I9

Art. 9 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption payand statutory shared parental pay I1010

1

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 37

a

in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£151.97” substitute “£156.66”; and

b

in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£151.97” substitute “£156.66”.

2

In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 38 (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£151.97” substitute “£156.66”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I10

Art. 10 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Graduated retirement benefit I1111

1

In section 35(1) of the National Insurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 39 (graduated retirement benefit)—

a

the sum of 14.47 pence shall be increased by 3.1 per cent; and

b

the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 14.92 pence.

2

The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1978 40 (increases for deferred entitlement to a Category A or Category B retirement pension) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

3

The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 41 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

4

The sums which are the additions under section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (special provision as to graduated retirement benefit for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I11

Art. 11 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979 I1212

In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979 42 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£82.45” substitute “£85.00”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I12

Art. 12 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Maximum additional pension I1313

In regulation 2A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 43 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£180.31” substitute “£185.90”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I13

Art. 13 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Disability living allowance I1414

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992 44 (rate of benefit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£89.60” substitute “£92.40”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£60.00” substitute “£61.85”;

c

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£23.70” substitute “£24.45”;

d

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£62.55” substitute “£64.50”; and

e

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£23.70” substitute “£24.45”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I14

Art. 14 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Personal independence payment I1515

In regulation 24 of the Personal Independence Payment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 45 (rate of personal independence payment)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£60.00” substitute “£61.85”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£89.60” substitute “£92.40”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£23.70” substitute “£24.45”; and

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£62.55” substitute “£64.50”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I15

Art. 15 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Age additionto long-term incapacity benefit I1616

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 9(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 46 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£23.40” substitute “£24.15”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£11.75” substitute “£12.10”.

2

In so far as a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit corresponds to a claimant under Article 17(2) of the Great Britain Up-rating Order, the sums specified in regulation 9(2)(a) and (b) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 shall be increased to “£12.55” and “£6.95” respectively.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I16

Art. 16 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Transitional invalidity allowanceinlong-term incapacity benefit cases I1717

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 47 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£23.40” substitute “£24.15”;

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£15.00” substitute “£15.50”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£7.50” substitute “£7.75”.

2

In so far as a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit corresponds to a claimant under Article 18(2) of the Great Britain Up-rating Order, the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 shall be increased to “£12.55”, “£6.95” and “£6.95” respectively.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I17

Art. 17 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Bereavement benefits I1818

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 48

a

in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£122.55” substitute “£126.35”; and

b

in regulation 3 (rate ofwidowed parent’s allowance ) for “£122.55” substitute “£126.35”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I18

Art. 18 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Bereavement support payment I1919

In regulation 3 of the Bereavement Support Payment (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 49 (rate of bereavement support payment)—

a

in paragraph (1) the sum of £350 remains the same;

b

in paragraph (2) the sum of £3,500 remains the same;

c

in paragraph (4) the sum of £100 remains the same; and

d

in paragraph (5) the sum of £2,500 remains the same.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I19

Art. 19 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for income support I2020

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations 50 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 2 and 3 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c) and 21(1) 51; and

b

paragraphs 13A(2)(a) and 14(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 2 52,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains the same).

3

In Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1) 53, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.60” substitute “£70.80”.

4

In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 2 54 (applicable amounts: family premium) for the sum of “£17.65”, in both places, substitute “£17.85”.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

6

In paragraph 11(5) of Schedule 3 55 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 56 the sum of £100,000 remains the same.

7

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3 57 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£102.85” and “£15.95” substitute “£106.05” and “£16.45” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)—

i

in head (a) for “£149.00” substitute “£154.00”,

ii

in head (b) for “£149.00”, “£217.00” and “£36.65” substitute “£154.00”, “£224.00” and “£37.80” respectively,

iii

in head (c) for “£217.00”, “£283.00” and “£50.30” substitute “£224.00”, “£292.00” and “£51.85” respectively,

iv

in head (d) for “£283.00”, “£377.00” and “£82.30” substitute “£292.00”, “£389.00” and “£84.45” respectively, and

v

in head (e) for“£377.00”, “£469.00” and “£93.70” substitute “£389.00”, “£484.00” and “£96.60” respectively.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I20

Art. 20 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Income support transitional protection I2121

The sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 58 shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I21

Art. 21 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Relevant sum for income support I2222

In section 125(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (trade disputes) for “£41.00” substitute “£42.50”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I22

Art. 22 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Housing benefit I2323

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 4 and 5 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 24(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175.00 and £300 remain the same.

3

In regulation 72 59 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1) for “£102.85” and “£15.95” substitute “£106.05” and “£16.45” respectively; and

b

in paragraph (2)—

i

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£149.00” substitute “£154.00”,

ii

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£149.00”, “£217.00” and “£36.65” substitute “£154.00”, “£224.00” and “£37.80” respectively,

iii

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£217.00”, “£283.00” and “£50.30” substitute “£224.00”, “£292.00” and “£51.85” respectively,

iv

in sub-paragraph (d) for “£283.00”, “£377.00” and “£82.30” substitute “£292.00”, “£389.00” and “£84.45” respectively, and

v

in sub-paragraph (e) for “£377.00”, “£469.00” and “£93.70” substitute “£389.00”, “£484.00” and “£96.60” respectively.

4

In Schedule 1 60 (ineligible service charges)—

a

in paragraph 2 for “£29.20”, “£29.20”, “£14.80”, “£19.45”, “£19.45”, “£9.75” and “£3.60” substitute “£30.10”, “£30.10”, “£15.25”, “£20.05”, “£20.05”, “£10.05” and “£3.70” respectively; and

b

in paragraph 6(2) for “£34.30”, “£4.00”, “£2.75” and “£4.00” substitute “£35.25”, “£4.10”, “£2.85” and “£4.10” respectively.

5

In Part I of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1), in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.60” substitute “£70.80”.

6

In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 4 61 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 5 (transitional provision) of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) the sum of £22.20 remains the same; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b), for “£17.65” substitute “£17.85”.

7

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

8

In Part VI of Schedule 4 62 (amount of component)—

a

in paragraph 25, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017, for “£29.70” substitute “£30.60”; and

b

in paragraph 26, for “£39.40” substitute “£40.60”.

9

In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 5 63 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

10

In paragraph 58 of Schedule 6 64 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings)the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I23

Art. 23 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit I2424

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 28(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175.00 and £300 remain the same.

3

In regulation 53 65 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1) for “£102.85” and “£15.95” substitute “£106.05” and “£16.45” respectively; and

b

in paragraph (2)—

i

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£149.00” substitute “£154.00”,

ii

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£149.00”, “£217.00” and “£36.65” substitute “£154.00”, “£224.00” and “£37.80” respectively,

iii

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£217.00”, “£283.00” and “£50.30” substitute “£224.00”, “£292.00” and “£51.85” respectively,

iv

in sub-paragraph (d) for “£283.00”, “£377.00” and “£82.30” substitute “£292.00”, “£389.00” and “£84.85” respectively, and

v

in sub-paragraph (e) for “£377.00”, “£469.00” and “£93.70” substitute “£389.00”, “£484.00” and “£96.60” respectively.

4

In Schedule 1 66 (ineligible service charges)—

a

in paragraph 2 for “£29.20”, “£29.20”, “£14.80”, “£19.45”, “£19.45”, “£9.75” and “£3.60” substitute “£30.10”, “£30.10”, “£15.25”, “£20.05”, “£20.05”, “£10.05” and “£3.70” respectively; and

b

in paragraph 6(2) for “£34.30”, “£4.00”, “£2.75” and “£4.00” substitute “£35.25”, “£4.10”, “£2.85” and “£4.10” respectively.

5

In Part I of Schedule 4 67 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1), in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.60” substitute “£70.80”.

6

In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 4 68 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 5 (transitional provision) of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations for “£17.65” substitute “£17.85”.

7

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

8

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 5 69 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

9

In paragraph 22 of Schedule 6 70 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I24

Art. 24 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Age-related amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance I2525

In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 71 (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£59.20” substitute “£61.05”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£74.70” substitute “£77.00”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I25

Art. 25 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Applicable amounts for jobseeker’s allowance I2626

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 72 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 8 to 10 to this Order, and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1) 73; and

b

paragraphs 15A(2)(a) and 16(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 1 74 (premiums),

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains the same).

3

In Part I of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1) 75, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.60” substitute “£70.80”.

4

In paragraph 4(1) of Part II of Schedule 1 76 (applicable amounts: family premium) for the sum of “£17.65”, in both places, substitute “£17.85”.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

6

The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.

7

In paragraph 10(4) of Schedule 2 77 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations the sum of £100,000 remains the same.

8

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 78 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£102.85” and “£15.95” substitute “£106.05” and “£16.45” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)—

i

in head (a) the sum “£149.00” substitute “£154.00”,

ii

in head (b) for “£149.00”, “£217.00” and “£36.65” substitute “£154.00”, “£224.00” and “£37.80” respectively,

iii

in head (c) for “£217.00”, “£283.00” and “£50.30” substitute “£224.00”, “£292.00” and “£51.85” respectively,

iv

in head (d) for “£283.00”, “£377.00” and “£82.30” substitute “£292.00”, “£389.00” and “£84.85” respectively, and

v

in head (e) for “£377.00”, “£469.00” and “£93.70” substitute “£389.00”, “£484.00” and “£96.60” respectively.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I26

Art. 26 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Prescribed sum for the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 I2727

In regulation 170 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 79 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£41.00” substitute “£42.50”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I27

Art. 27 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Amounts for the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016 I2828

In regulation 49 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016 (weekly amounts of jobseeker’s allowance)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£59.20” substitute “£61.05”; and

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£74.70” substitute “£77.00”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I28

Art. 28 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State pension credit I2929

1

The sums specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article, and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 6 80 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

a

in paragraph (1) for “£270.30” and “£177.10” substitute “£278.70” and “£182.60” respectively;

b

in paragraph (5) for “£67.30” and “£134.60” substitute “£69.40” and “£138.80” respectively; and

c

in paragraph (8) for “£37.70” substitute “£38.85”.

3

In regulation 7(2) 81 (savings credit) for “£153.70” and “£244.12” substitute “£158.47” and “£251.70” respectively.

4

In paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 2 82 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations the sum of £100,000 remains the same.

5

In paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: persons residing with the claimant)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) 83 for “£102.85” and “£15.95” substitute “£106.05” and “£16.45” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2) 84

i

in head (a) for “£149.00” substitute “£154.00”,

ii

in head (b) for “£149.00”, “£217.00” and “£36.65” substitute “£154.00”, “£224.00” and “£37.80” respectively,

iii

in head (c) for “£217.00”, “£283.00” and “£50.30” substitute “£224.00”, “£292.00” and “£51.85” respectively,

iv

in head (d) for “£283.00”, “£377.00” and “£82.30” substitute “£292.00”, “£389.00” and “£84.85” respectively, and

v

in head (e) for “£377.00”, “£469.00” and “£93.70” substitute “£389.00”, “£484.00” and “£96.60” respectively.

6

In paragraph 9 of Schedule 2A 85 (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person: amount of additional payment)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£54.60” substitute “£56.35”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b)—

i

for “£29.66” substitute “£30.58”, and

ii

for “£92.54” substitute “£95.48”.

7

In paragraph 10 of Schedule 2A (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person: amount for the eldest child or qualifying young person born before 6th April 2017) for “£65.10” substitute “£66.85”.

8

In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 86 (special groups: polygamous marriages)—

a

in sub-paragraph (5), in the substituted regulation 6(1), for “£270.30” and “£93.20” substitute “£278.70” and “£96.10” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (7), in the substituted regulation 7(2), for “£244.12” substitute “£251.70”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I29

Art. 29 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 I3030

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 bearing that number.

2

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 4 (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to this Order except in cases referred to in paragraph (3).

3

In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017 87, the sums specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 11 to this Order.

4

The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 4 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

5

In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

6

In Part 4 of Schedule 4 88 (the component)—

a

in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017, in paragraph 12 for “£29.70” substitute “£30.60”; and

b

in paragraph 13 for “£39.40” substitute “£40.60”.

7

In paragraph 12 of Schedule 6 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations—

a

in sub-paragraph (4) 89 the sum of £100,000 remains the same;

b

in sub-paragraph (12)(b) 90 the sum of £150,000 remains the same; and

c

in sub-paragraph (12)(c) the sum of £125,000 remains the same.

8

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 91 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£102.85” and “£15.95” substitute “£106.05” and “£16.45” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)—

i

in head (a) for “£149.00” substitute “£154.00”,

ii

in head (b) for “£149.00”, “£217.00” and “£36.65” substitute “£154.00”, “£224.00” and “£37.80” respectively,

iii

in head (c) for “£217.00”, “£283.00” and “£50.30” substitute “£224.00”, “£292.00” and “£51.85” respectively,

iv

in head (d) for “£283.00”, “£377.00” and “£82.30” substitute “£292.00”, “£389.00” and “£84.85” respectively, and

v

in head (e) for “£377.00”, “£469.00” and “£93.70” substitute “£389.00”, “£484.00” and “£96.60” respectively.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I30

Art. 30 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Prescribed amount for the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016 I3131

1

In regulation 62 of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016 92 (prescribed amounts)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) and (b)(i) for “£74.70” substitute “£77.00”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b)(ii) for “£59.20” substitute “£61.05”; and

c

in paragraph (2) for “£39.40” substitute “£40.60”.

2

In regulation 62(2) of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016 (prescribed amounts), as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£29.70” substitute “£30.60”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£39.40” substitute “£40.60”.

3

In regulation 62 of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016 (prescribed amounts) as modified by paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions and Housing Benefit) (Existing Awards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 93 as that paragraph is modified by paragraph 21(4)(e) of Schedule 3 to the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (Commencement No. 8 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions) Order 2017 94

a

in paragraph (1)(a)(i) and (ii)(aa) for “£74.70” substitute “£77.00”; and

b

in paragraph (1)(a)(ii)(bb) for “£59.20” substitute “£61.05”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I31

Art. 31 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal credit I3232

1

In the table in regulation 23 of the Universal Credit Regulations 95 (deduction of income and work allowance)—

a

for “£557”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£573”; and

b

for “£335”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£344”.

2

The amounts specified in the table in regulation 38 of the Universal Credit Regulations (amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.

3

In paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations 96 (amount of housing cost contributions) for “£75.53” substitute “£77.87”.

4

In Part 4 of Schedule 5 to the Universal Credit Regulations 97 (calculation of amount of housing costs for owner-occupiers)—

a

in paragraph 10(2)Step 3; and

b

in paragraph 11(2)Step 2,

as those paragraphs have effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations the sum of £200,000 remains the same.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I32

Art. 32 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

PART 8REVOCATION

Revocation I3333

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 98 is revoked.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I33

Art. 33 in operation at 27.3.2023, see art. 1

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 8th March 2023

(L.S.)Anne McClearyA senior officer of the Department for Communities