PART 1INTRODUCTION
Citation, commencement and effect1
1
This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2014.
2
Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—
a
this article and articles 2 and 6, on 1st April 2014;
b
article 3—
i
in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2014, and
ii
for all other purposes, on 7th April 2014;
c
articles 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 13, on 7th April 2014;
d
article 7, 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 2014, 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
articles 11 and 12, on 10th April 2014;
f
articles 14 to 16, 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 7th April 2014, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;
g
articles 17 and 18, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 7th April 2014, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2014;
h
articles 19 and 20, 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 7th April 2014, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;
i
article 21, 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 7th April 2014, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;
j
article 22, 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 7th April 2014, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;
k
article 23, 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 7th April 2014, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;
l
article 24, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, in the assessment period which commences in the week beginning with 7th April 2014 or, if no assessment period commences in that week, the assessment period in which the whole of that week falls, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph and paragraph (3) “assessment period” has the same meaning as in section 7(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 20127; and
m
article 25, on 14th April 2014.
3
In so far as articles 3, 4, 8, 13 and 23 relate to a beneficiary in favour of whom an award of universal credit is in force, those articles shall come into force for the purposes of determining the beneficiary’s unearned income in relation to that award in the same assessment period as article 24 comes into force.
4
The changes made 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 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 19968;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 19929;
“the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200810;
“the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 201311;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200612;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200613;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198714;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199615;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199316;
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200217;
“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 201318; and
“the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act” means the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act 201319.
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, the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased 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 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, 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 persons20.
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 2.7 per cent.
3
In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act21 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—
a
for “£97.25” substitute “£99.90”; and
b
for “£110.15” substitute “£113.10”.
4
It is directed22 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 2013-2014;
b
increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act23 (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 Schedule24 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
shall in each case be increased by 2.7 per cent.
Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5
1
It is directed29 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)30 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 2.7 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years31.
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 (8), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (9), 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
Any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 8 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 7th April 2014.
3
The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5(2) shall take effect on 7th April 2014.
4
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 7th April 2014.
5
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,
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 9th April 2014.
6
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 Act32 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 7th April 2014.
7
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 10th April 2014.
8
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 9th April 2014.
9
Any increases in the sums specified in article 3 of this Order, and article 8(b) of the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Order 201433, 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 amount34, 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 7th April 2014;
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 2014,
and for the purpose of this paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.
Earnings Limits7
In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act35 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—
a
for “£220.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£225.00”; and
b
for “£29.00” substitute “£30.00”.
Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit8
1
In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196536 (graduated retirement benefit)—
a
the sum of 12.79 pence shall be increased by 2.7 per cent.; and
b
from and including 7th April 2014 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 13.14 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 197837 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 2.7 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 200538 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 2.7 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 2.7 per cent.
Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance9
In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199139 (rate of benefit)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£79.15” substitute “£81.30”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£53.00” substitute “£54.45”;
c
in paragraph (1)(c) for “£21.00” substitute “£21.55”;
d
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£55.25” substitute “£56.75”; and
e
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£21.00” substitute “£21.55”.
Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment10
In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 201340 (rate of personal independence payment)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£53.00” substitute “£54.45”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£79.15” substitute “£81.30”;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£21.00” substitute “£21.55”; and
d
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£55.25” substitute “£56.75”.
Rates of age addition11
1
Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199441 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£20.70” substitute “£21.25”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10.35” substitute “£10.65”.
2
In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) shall be increased to “£11.00” and “£6.15” respectively.
Rates of transitional invalidity allowance12
1
Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199542 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£20.70” substitute “£21.25”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£13.30” substitute “£13.70”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£6.65” substitute “£6.85”.
2
In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) shall be increased to “£11.00”, “£6.15” and “£6.15” respectively.
Rates of bereavement benefits13
In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 201043—
a
in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£108.30” substitute “£111.20”; and
b
in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance and bereavement allowance) for “£108.30” substitute “£111.20”.
PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for Income Support14
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, 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—
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 248 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 249 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£17.40” substitute “£17.45”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.40” substitute “£17.45”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 250 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 18 of Schedule 351 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£87.75” substitute “£91.15”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£13.60” substitute “£14.15”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£126.00” substitute “£128.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£126.00”, “£186.00” and “£31.25” substitute “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£186.00”, “£242.00” and “£42.90” substitute “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” respectively;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£242.00”, “£322.00” and “£70.20” substitute “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” respectively; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£322.00”, “£401.00” and “£79.95” substitute “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” 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 Protection15
The relevant sum for Income Support16
In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act54 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£39.00” substitute “£40.00”.
Housing Benefit17
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, 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 B13(3)55 (determination of a maximum rent (social sector))—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) “14%” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) “25%” remains unchanged.
3
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.
4
In regulation 7456 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£87.75” substitute “£91.15”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£13.60” substitute “£14.15”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£126.00” substitute “£128.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£126.00”, “£186.00” and “£31.25” substitute “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£186.00”, “£242.00” and “£42.90” substitute “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” respectively;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£242.00”, “£322.00” and “£70.20” substitute “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” respectively;
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£322.00”, “£401.00” and “£79.95” substitute “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” respectively.
5
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£25.85”, “£25.85”, “£13.10”, “£17.20”, “£17.20”, “£8.65” and “£3.15” substitute “£26.55”, “£26.55”, “£13.45”, “£17.65”, “£17.65”, “£8.90” and “£3.25” respectively.
6
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£25.60” substitute “£27.55”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£2.95” substitute “£3.20”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.05” substitute “£2.20”.
7
The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 357 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.
8
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.40” substitute “£17.45”.
9
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
10
In Part 6 of Schedule 358 (amount of components)—
a
in paragraph 25 for “£28.45” substitute “£28.75”; and
b
in paragraph 26 for “£34.80” substitute “£35.75”.
11
In paragraph 17(1)59 and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
12
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 Credit18
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 5560 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£87.75” substitute “£91.15”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£13.60” substitute “£14.15”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£126.00” substitute “£128.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£126.00”, “£186.00” and “£31.25” substitute “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£186.00”, “£242.00” and “£42.90” substitute “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” respectively;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£242.00”, “£322.00” and “£70.20” substitute “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” respectively;
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£322.00”, “£401.00” and “£79.95” substitute “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” respectively.
4
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£25.85”, “£25.85”, “£13.10”, “£17.20”, “£17.20”, “£8.65” and “£3.15” substitute “£26.55”, “£26.55”, “£13.45”, “£17.65”, “£17.65”, “£8.90” and “£3.25” respectively.
5
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£25.60” substitute “£27.55”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£2.95” substitute “£3.20”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.05” substitute “£2.20”.
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(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) for “£17.40” substitute “£17.45”.
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 561 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE
Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance19
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 9 to 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 Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.
3
The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 165 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 166 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£17.40” substitute “£17.45”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.40” substitute “£17.45”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 167 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
6
The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 168 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 17 of Schedule 269 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£87.75” substitute “£91.15”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£13.60” substitute “£14.15”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£126.00” substitute “£128.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£126.00”, “£186.00” and “£31.25” substitute “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£186.00”, “£242.00” and “£42.90” substitute “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” respectively;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£242.00”, “£322.00” and “£70.20” substitute “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” respectively; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£322.00”, “£401.00” and “£79.95” substitute “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” respectively.
8
The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 12 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
The prescribed sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance20
In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations70 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£39.00” substitute “£40.00”.
PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT
State Pension Credit21
1
The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 13 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 671 (amount of the guarantee credit)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£222.05” substitute “£226.50”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£145.40” substitute “£148.35”;
c
in paragraph (5)(a) for “£59.50” substitute “£61.10”;
d
in paragraph (5)(b) for “£119.00” substitute “£122.20”; and
e
in paragraph (8) for “£33.30” substitute “£34.20”.
3
In regulation 772 (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 “£115.30” and “£183.90” substitute “£120.35” and “£192.00” respectively.
4
In paragraph 14 of Schedule II73 (persons residing with the claimant)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£87.75” substitute “£91.15”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£13.60” substitute “£14.15”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£126.00” substitute “£128.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£126.00”, “£186.00” and “£31.25” substitute “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£186.00”, “£242.00” and “£42.90” substitute “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” respectively;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£242.00”, “£322.00” and “£70.20” substitute “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” respectively; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£322.00”, “£401.00” and “£79.95” substitute “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” respectively.
5
In paragraph 1 of Schedule III74 (polygamous marriages)—
a
in sub-paragraph (5) for “£222.05” and “£76.65” substitute “£226.50” and “£78.15” respectively; and
b
in sub-paragraph (7) for “£183.90” substitute “£192.00”.
6
The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 13 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 200822
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the ESA Regulations 2008, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 14 and 15 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the ESA Regulations 2008 bearing that number.
2
The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 475 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.
3
In Part 4 of Schedule 476 (the components) in paragraph 13 for “£34.80” substitute “£35.75”.
4
In paragraph 19 of Schedule 677 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£87.75” substitute “£91.15”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£13.60” substitute “£14.15”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£126.00” substitute “£128.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£126.00”, “£186.00” and “£31.25” substitute “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£186.00”, “£242.00” and “£42.90” substitute “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” respectively;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£242.00”, “£322.00” and “£70.20” substitute “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” respectively; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£322.00”, “£401.00” and “£79.95” substitute “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” respectively.
5
The sums specified in any provision of the ESA Regulations 2008 set out in column (1) of Schedule 15 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 201323
In regulation 62(2)(b) of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts) for “£34.80” substitute “£35.75”.
PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Universal Credit24
1
In regulation 34(1)(a) of the Universal Credit Regulations (amount of childcare costs element) “70%” remains unchanged.
2
The amounts of the child element, the additional amount in respect of each child or qualifying young person who is disabled (higher rate), the limited capability for work and work–related activity element, the carer element and the maximum amounts of the childcare costs element specified in the table in regulation 36 of the Universal Credit Regulations (table showing amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 16 to this Order.
3
In paragraph 14 of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations (amount of housing cost contributions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£68.00” substitute “£68.68”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (3)(a) “nil” remains unchanged.
4
The amounts specified in any provision of the Universal 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 8REVOCATION
Revocation25
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 201378 is revoked.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
We consent