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

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

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;

article 9, on 6th April 2011;

article 10, on 3rd April 2011, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1) M1 of the Contributions and Benefits Act M2, for which purpose it shall come into force on 11th April 2011;

article 11, on 3rd April 2011;

articles 14 and 15, on 14th April 2011;

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;

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;

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 2010 M3;

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

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.

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

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

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

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 reduced M14,

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;

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

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 persons M15.

for “£87.75” substitute “ £90.45 ”; and

for “£97.65” substitute “ £102.15 ”.

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

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act M18 (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 M19 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

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 1975 M20, section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986 M21 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act M22, are shared additional pensions; and

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act M23, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

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 years M26; and

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.

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

for whom the rate of short-term incapacity benefit falls to be calculated in accordance with section 30B(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act M27,

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;

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,

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

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

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

from and including 11th April 2011 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 11.89 pence.

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

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

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

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

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

the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a) and (b) M45 shall be reduced to “£13.80” and “£7.10” respectively; and

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

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

paragraphs 13A(2)(a) M47 and 14(2)(a) M48 of Part III of Schedule 2,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in sub-paragraph (2) M58“£10.50” remains unchanged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in sub-paragraph (2) M62“£10.50” remains unchanged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in sub-paragraph (2) M65“£10.50” remains unchanged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in sub-paragraph (2) M69“£10.50” remains unchanged.

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

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

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1) M73; and

paragraphs 15A(2)(a) M74 and 16(2)(a) M75 of Part III of Schedule 1,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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