PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect1.

(1)

This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—

(a)

this article and articles 2, 6 and 29, on 1st April 2011;

(b)

article 3—

(i)

in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2011, and

(ii)

for all other purposes, on 11th April 2011;

(c)

articles 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 16, on 11th April 2011;

(d)

article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2011, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations;

(e)

article 9, on 6th April 2011;

(f)

article 10, on 3rd April 2011, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)7 of the Contributions and Benefits Act8, for which purpose it shall come into force on 11th April 2011;

(g)

article 11, on 3rd April 2011;

(h)

articles 14 and 15, on 14th April 2011;

(i)

articles 17 to 19, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2011, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

(j)

articles 20 and 21, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 4th April 2011, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2011, and, in each case, immediately after the coming into force of regulations 2 and 3 respectively of the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010;

(k)

articles 22 and 23, on 1st April 2011 immediately after the coming into force of regulations 4 and 5 respectively of the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 20109;

(l)

articles 24 to 26, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary—

(i)

for the purposes of article 24(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2011, and

(ii)

for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2011, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;

(m)

article 27, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2011, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations; and

(n)

article 28, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2011, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations.

(3)

The changes made—

(a)

in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act; and

(b)

by article 24(c) in so far as it is relevant for the purposes referred to in article 6(10),

shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 6.

Interpretation2.

In this Order—

“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration Act 1992;

“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 199610;

“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;

“the Council Tax Benefit Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 200611;
“the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200612;
“the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200813;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200614;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200615;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198716;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199617;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199318; and
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200219.

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act3.

(1)

From and including the respective dates specified in article 6—

(a)

the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased; and

(b)

the sums specified in paragraph 3(a) and (b) of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (age related addition – higher and middle rates) shall be reduced20,

so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), 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 sums specified for age related addition (higher and middle rates) and 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, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children, widow’s pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons21.

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act4.

(1)

The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

(2)

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.

(3)

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act22 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

(a)

for “£87.75” substitute “£90.45”; and

(b)

for “£97.65” substitute “£102.15”.

(4)

It is directed23 that the sums which are—

(a)

additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2010-2011;

(b)

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act24 (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred);

(c)

lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule25 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

(d)

payable to a pensioner as part of their Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 126A of the Social Security Act 197526, section 63 of the Social Security Act 198627 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 3.1 per cent.

(5)

The sums which, under—

(a)

section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act28, are shared additional pensions; and

(b)

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act29, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 3.1 per cent.

Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5.

(1)

It is directed30 that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

(2)

Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person’s guaranteed minimum pension if payment of their occupational pension is postponed after they attain pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2)31 and (3) of that Act), shall be increased by—

(a)

3.1 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years32; and

(b)

0.1 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.

Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are changed by this Order6.

(1)

Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (10), specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 11th April 2011.

(3)

In the case of a person over pensionable age—

(a)

whose entitlement to a Category A retirement pension is deferred; and

(b)

for whom the rate of short-term incapacity benefit falls to be calculated in accordance with section 30B(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act33,

any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 14th April 2011.

(4)

The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 11th April 2011.

(5)

Any increases in the sums specified for—

(a)

the rate of—

(i)

Category C and Category D retirement pension,

(ii)

attendance allowance, and

(iii)

carer’s allowance (except in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday); and

(b)

any increases in—

(i)

Category C retirement pension and carer’s allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) and (iii), and

(ii)

widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,

in respect of dependants,

shall in all cases take effect on 11th April 2011.

(6)

Any increases in the sums specified for—

(a)

the rate of—

(i)

carer’s allowance in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday,

(ii)

disablement benefit,

(iii)

maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act,

(iv)

industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension and allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons34,

(v)

the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents, under section 107(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

(b)

any increases in—

(i)

the benefits referred to in heads (i), (iii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and

(ii)

disablement pension,

shall in all cases take effect on 13th April 2011.

(7)

In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act35 by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which he was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 11th April 2011.

(8)

The changes in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect in all cases on 14th April 2011.

(9)

The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 13th April 2011.

(10)

Any increases in the sums specified in articles 3 and 24(c), in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount36, shall take effect—

(a)

except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 11th April 2011;

(b)

in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2011,

and for the purpose of this paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.

Increase in rates of certain compensation and industrial diseases benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 19487.

From and including—

(a)

13th April 2011, for “£53.90” referred to in paragraph 2(6)(c) of Schedule 8 to the Contributions and Benefits Act37 (maximum weekly rate of lesser incapacity allowance supplementing workmen’s compensation);

(b)

14th April 2011, for that sum referred to in paragraph 6(2)(b) of that Schedule38 (industrial diseases benefit schemes: weekly rate of allowance payable where disablement is not total),

substitute “£55.55”.

Earnings Limits8.

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act39 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

(a)

for “£200.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£205.00”; and

(b)

for “£26.00” substitute “£27.00”.

Statutory Sick Pay9.

In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act40 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£79.15” substitute “£81.60”.

Statutory Maternity Pay10.

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 198641 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£124.88” substitute “£128.73”.

Ordinary and Additional Statutory Paternity Pay, and Statutory Adoption Pay11.

(1)

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 200242—

(a)

in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£124.88” substitute “£128.73”; and

(b)

in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£124.88” substitute “£128.73”.

(2)

In regulation 2(a) of the Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 201043 (weekly rate of payment of additional statutory paternity pay) for “£124.88” substitute “£128.73”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12.

(1)

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196544 (graduated retirement benefit)—

(a)

the sum of 11.53 pence shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.; and

(b)

from and including 11th April 2011 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 11.89 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 197845 (increases for deferred retirement) 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 200546 (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 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance13.

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199147 (rate of benefit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£71.40” substitute “£73.60”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£47.80” substitute “£49.30”;

(c)

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£18.95” substitute “£19.55”;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£49.85” substitute “£51.40”; and

(e)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£18.95” substitute “£19.55”.

Rates of age addition14.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199448 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£18.65” substitute “£19.25”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£9.35” substitute “£9.65”.

(2)

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b)49 shall be reduced to “£13.80” and “£5.60” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance15.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199550 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£18.65” substitute “£19.25”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£12.00” substitute “£12.40”; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£6.00” substitute “£6.20”.

(2)

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit—

(a)

the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a) and (b)51 shall be reduced to “£13.80” and “£7.10” respectively; and

(b)

the sum specified in regulation 18(2)(c) shall be increased to “£5.60”.

Rates of bereavement benefits16.

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 201052—

(a)

in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£97.65” substitute “£100.70”; and

(b)

in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance and bereavement allowance) for “£97.65” substitute “£100.70”.

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support17.

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 to 4 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In—

(a)

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

(b)

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)53 and 14(2)(a)54 of Part III of Schedule 2,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

(3)

The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 255 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

(4)

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 256 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged.

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 257 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

(6)

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 358 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£47.75” substitute “£60.60”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£7.40” substitute “£9.40”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£120.00” substitute “£122.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£120.00”, “£178.00” and “£17.00” substitute “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£178.00”, “£231.00” and “£23.35” substitute “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£231.00”, “£306.00” and “£38.20” substitute “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£43.50” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” respectively.

(7)

The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

Income Support Transitional Protection18.

It is directed59 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198760 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.

The Relevant Sum for Income Support19.

In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act61 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£35.00” substitute “£36.00”.

Housing Benefit20.

(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 5 and 6 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

(3)

In regulation 7462 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£47.75” substitute “£60.60”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£7.40” substitute “£9.40”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£120.00” substitute “£122.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£120.00”, “£178.00” and “£17.00” substitute “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£178.00”, “£231.00” and “£23.35” substitute “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£231.00”, “£306.00” and “£38.20” substitute “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£43.50” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” respectively.

(4)

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£23.35”, “£23.35”, “£11.80”, “£15.50”, “£15.50”, “£7.80” and “£2.85” substitute “£24.05”, “£24.05”, “£12.15”, “£16.00”, “£16.00”, “£8.05” and “£2.95” respectively.

(5)

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£21.55” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£2.50” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£1.75” remains unchanged.

(6)

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 363 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

(7)

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)64 “£10.50” remains unchanged.

(8)

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.

(9)

In Part 6 of Schedule 365 (amount of components)—

(a)

in paragraph 25 for “£25.95” substitute “£26.75”; and

(b)

in paragraph 26 for “£31.40” substitute “£32.35”.

(10)

In paragraph 17(1)66 and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

(11)

In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit21.

(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 7 and 8 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

(3)

In regulation 5567 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£47.75” substitute “£60.60”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£7.40” substitute “£9.40”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£120.00” substitute “£122.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£120.00”, “£178.00” and “£17.00” substitute “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£178.00”, “£231.00” and “£23.35” substitute “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£231.00”, “£306.00” and “£38.20” substitute “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£43.50” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” respectively.

(4)

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£23.35”, “£23.35”, “£11.80”, “£15.50”, “£15.50”, “£7.80” and “£2.85” substitute “£24.05”, “£24.05”, “£12.15”, “£16.00”, “£16.00”, “£8.05” and “£2.95” respectively.

(5)

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£21.55” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£2.50” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£1.75” remains unchanged.

(6)

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

(7)

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)68 “£10.50” remains unchanged.

(8)

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.

(9)

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

(10)

In paragraph 21 of Schedule 569 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

Council Tax Benefit22.

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 9 and 10 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 17(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

(3)

In regulation 58 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£6.95” substitute “£8.60”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£2.30” substitute “£2.85”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£178.00” substitute “£180.00”;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£178.00”, “£306.00” and “£4.60” substitute “£180.00”, “£310.00” and “£5.70” respectively; and

(e)

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£5.80” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£7.20” respectively.

(4)

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 170 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

(5)

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)71 “£10.50” remains unchanged.

(6)

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.

(7)

In Part 6 of Schedule 172 (amount of components)—

(a)

in paragraph 25 for “£25.95” substitute “£26.75”; and

(b)

in paragraph 26 for “£31.40” substitute “£32.35”.

(8)

In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 273 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£175.00” substitute “£177.00”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£175.00” and “£228.00” substitute “£177.00” and “£231.00” respectively.

(9)

In paragraph 16(1)74 and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

(10)

In paragraph 56 of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit23.

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 20(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

(3)

In regulation 42 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£6.95” substitute “£8.60”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£2.30” substitute “£2.85”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£178.00” substitute “£180.00”;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£178.00”, “£306.00” and “£4.60” substitute “£180.00”, “£310.00” and “£5.70” respectively; and

(e)

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£5.80” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£7.20” respectively.

(4)

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.

(5)

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)75 “£10.50” remains unchanged.

(6)

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

(7)

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 2 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

(8)

In paragraph 21 of Schedule 376 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

(9)

In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 677 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£175.00” substitute “£177.00”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£175.00” and “£228.00” substitute “£177.00” and “£231.00” respectively.

PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance24.

In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations78 (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£51.85” substitute “£53.45”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£51.85” substitute “£53.45”; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£65.45” substitute “£67.50”.

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance25.

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 13 to 16 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In—

(a)

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1)79; and

(b)

paragraphs 15A(2)(a)80 and 16(2)(a)81 of Part III of Schedule 1,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

(3)

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 182 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.

(4)

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 183 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged.

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 184 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.

(6)

The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 185 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.

(7)

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 286 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£47.75” substitute “£60.60”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£7.40” substitute “£9.40”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£120.00” substitute “£122.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£120.00”, “£178.00” and “£17.00” substitute “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£178.00”, “£231.00” and “£23.35” substitute “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£231.00”, “£306.00” and “£38.20” substitute “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£43.50” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” respectively.

(8)

The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 16 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

The Prescribed Sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance26.

In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations87 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£35.00” substitute “£36.00”.

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit27.

(1)

The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 17 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 688 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£202.40” substitute “£209.70”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£132.60” substitute “£137.35”;

(c)

in paragraph (5)(a) for “£53.65” substitute “£55.30”;

(d)

in paragraph (5)(b) for “£107.30” substitute “£110.60”; and

(e)

in paragraph (8) for “£30.05” substitute “£31.00”.

(3)

In regulation 789 (savings credit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) “60 per cent.”, “60 per cent.” and “40 per cent.” in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) respectively remain unchanged; and

(b)

in paragraph (2) for “£98.40” and “£157.25” substitute “£103.15” and “£164.55” respectively.

(4)

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II90 (persons residing with the claimant)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£47.75” substitute “£60.60”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£7.40” substitute “£9.40”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£120.00” substitute “£122.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£120.00”, “£178.00” and “£17.00” substitute “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£178.00”, “£231.00” and “£23.35” substitute “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£231.00”, “£306.00” and “£38.20” substitute “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£43.50” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” respectively.

(5)

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III91 (polygamous marriages)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (5) for “£202.40” and “£69.80” substitute “£209.70” and “£72.35” respectively; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (7) for “£157.25” substitute “£164.55”.

(6)

The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 17 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for Employment and Support Allowance28.

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 18 to 20 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 492 (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in Schedule 18 to this Order.

(3)

The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 493 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 19 to this Order.

(4)

In Part 4 of Schedule 494 (the components)—

(a)

in paragraph 12 for “£25.95” substitute “£26.75”; and

(b)

in paragraph 13 for “£31.40” substitute “£32.35”.

(5)

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 695 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£47.75” substitute “£60.60”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£7.40” substitute “£9.40”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£120.00” substitute “£122.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£120.00”, “£178.00” and “£17.00” substitute “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£178.00”, “£231.00” and “£23.35” substitute “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£231.00”, “£306.00” and “£38.20” substitute “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£43.50” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” respectively.

(6)

The sums specified in any provision of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 7REVOCATION

Revocation29.

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 201096 is revoked.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

Minister of State,
Department for Work and Pensions

We consent,

Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury