2015 No. 457

Social Security

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015

Made3rd March 2015

Coming into force in accordance with Article 1

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a review as required by section 150(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 M1 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of prices was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has also made a review as required by section 150A(1) of that Act M2 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of earnings was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 150(2), 150A(2) and 190(1)(a) of that Act, and approved by a resolution of each House.

The Treasury M3 has consented to the making of this Order.

Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 150 M4, 150A, 151 M5 and 189(1), (4) and (5) M6 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, makes the following Order.

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

1992 c. 5 (“the Administration Act”). Section 150 was amended by paragraph 28 of Schedule 8 to the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48) (“the 1993 Act”), sections 2(3) and 9(4) of the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18) (“the 1994 Act”), paragraph 64 of Schedule 2 to the Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18) (“the 1995 Act”), section 131(2) of the Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), paragraph 24 of Schedule 12 to the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) (“the 1999 Act”), paragraph 16 of Schedule 2 to the State Pension Credit Act 2002 (c. 16) (“the 2002 Act”), paragraph 35 of Schedule 3, and Schedule 6, to the Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21) (“the Tax Credits Act”), paragraph 14 of Schedule 7 to the Employment Act 2002 (c. 22), paragraph 21 of Schedule 11 to the Pensions Act 2004 (c. 35), section 6(1) to (4) of, and paragraph 21 of Schedule 1 to, the Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22), paragraph 10(21) of Schedule 3 to the Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), section 2(1) of the Pensions Act 2011 (c. 19), paragraph 22 of Schedule 2, and paragraph 17 of Schedule 9, to the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5) (“the 2012 Act”), paragraph 8 of the Schedule to S.I. 2005/2053, article 2 of S.I. 2006/2839 and by regulation 7 of S.I. 2014/2888. See also section 4(8) of the 1994 Act and regulation 18(3) of S.I. 1995/310.

Section 150A was inserted by section 5(1) of the Pensions Act 2007 and amended by regulation 7 of S.I. 2014/2888.

See section 189(8) of the Administration Act.

The functions of the Secretary of State under section 150, so far as relating to child benefit and guardian's allowance, were transferred to the Commissioners of Inland Revenue by section 50(1) of the Tax Credits Act. The functions of those Commissioners were transferred to the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs by section 5 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11). Section 50 of that Act provides that in so far as appropriate in consequence of section 5 a reference to the Commissioners of Inland Revenue (in whatever terms) is to be read as a reference to the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Section 151 was amended by paragraph 29 of Schedule 8 to the 1993 Act, section 130(2) of the Pensions Act 1995, paragraph 22 of Schedule 11 to the Pensions Act 2004 and section 2(3) of the Pensions Act 2011.

Section 189(1) was amended by paragraph 109 of Schedule 7, and Schedule 8, to the Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14) (“the 1998 Act”), paragraph 57 of Schedule 3 to the Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2) and Schedule 6 to the Tax Credits Act.

PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect1

1

This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015.

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 2015;

b

article 3—

i

in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2015, and

ii

for all other purposes, on 6th April 2015;

c

articles 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 13, on 6th April 2015;

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 2015, 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 9th April 2015;

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 6th April 2015, 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 6th April 2015, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2015;

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 6th April 2015, 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 6th April 2015, 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 6th April 2015, 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 6th April 2015, 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, on the first day of the first assessment period to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2015 M7, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “assessment period” has the same meaning as in section 7(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 M8; and

m

article 25, on 5th May 2015.

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 on the same day as article 24 comes into force for that beneficiary.

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 1996 M9;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 M10;
“the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 M11;
“the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 M12;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 M13;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 2006 M14;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 M15;
“the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996 M16;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 1993 M17;
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 M18;
“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 M19; and
“the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act” means the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act 2013 M20.

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 persons M21.

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 1.2 per cent.

3

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act M22 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

a

for “£99.90” substitute “ £101.10 ”; and

b

for “£113.10” substitute “ £115.95 ”.

4

It is directed M23 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 2014-2015;

b

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act M24 (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 Schedule M25 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 1975 M26, section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986 M27 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 1.2 per cent.

5

The sums which, under—

a

section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act M28, are shared additional pensions; and

b

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act M29, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 1.2 per cent.

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

1

It is directed M30 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) M31 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years M32.

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 6th April 2015.

3

The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5(2) shall take effect on 6th April 2015.

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 6th April 2015.

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 8th April 2015.

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 Act M33 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 6th April 2015.

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 9th April 2015.

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 8th April 2015.

9

Any increases in the sums specified in article 3 of this Order, and article 8(b) of the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Order 2015 M34, 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 amount M35, 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 6th April 2015;

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 2015,

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 Act M36 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

a

for “£225.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “ £230.00 ”; and

b

“£30.00” remains unchanged.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit8

1

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 M37 (graduated retirement benefit)—

a

the sum of 13.14 pence shall be increased by 1.2 per cent.; and

b

from and including 6th April 2015 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 13.30 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 1978 M38 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 1.2 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 2005 M39 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 1.2 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 1.2 per cent.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance9

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 M40 (rate of benefit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£81.30” substitute “ £82.30 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£54.45” substitute “ £55.10 ”;

c

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£21.55” substitute “ £21.80 ”;

d

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£56.75” substitute “ £57.45 ”; and

e

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£21.55” substitute “ £21.80 ”.

Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment10

In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 M41 (rate of personal independence payment)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£54.45” substitute “ £55.10 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£81.30” substitute “ £82.30 ”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£21.55” substitute “ £21.80 ”; and

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£56.75” substitute “ £57.45 ”.

Rates of age addition11

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 M42 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21.25” substitute “ £21.50 ”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10.65” substitute “ £10.80 ”.

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 “£11.15” and “£6.20” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance12

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995 M43 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21.25” substitute “ £21.50 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£13.70” substitute “ £13.90 ”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£6.85” substitute “ £6.95 ”.

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 “£11.15”, “£6.20” and “£6.20” respectively.

Rates of bereavement benefits13

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 2010 M44—

a

in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother's allowance and widow's pension) for “£111.20” substitute “ £112.55 ”; and

b

in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent's allowance and bereavement allowance) for “£111.20” substitute “ £112.55 ”.

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—

a

regulations 17(1)(b) M45, 18(1)(c) and 21(1) M46; and

b

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

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

3

The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 2 M49 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

4

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2 M50 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.45” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 M51 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

6

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3 M52 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£91.15” substitute “ £93.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.15” substitute “ £14.55 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£128.00” substitute “ £129.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” substitute “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” respectively;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” substitute “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” respectively;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” substitute “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” respectively; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” substitute “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” 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

It is directed M53 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 1987 M54 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent.

The relevant sum for Income Support16

In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act M55 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£40.00” substitute “ £40.50 ”.

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) M56 (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 74 M57 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£91.15” substitute “ £93.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.15” substitute “ £14.55 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£128.00” substitute “ £129.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” substitute “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” respectively;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” substitute “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” respectively;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” substitute “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” respectively;

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” substitute “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” respectively.

5

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£26.55”, “£26.55”, “£13.45”, “£17.65”, “£17.65”, “£8.90” and “£3.25” substitute “£26.85”, “£26.85”, “£13.60”, “£17.85”, “£17.85”, “£9.00” and “£3.30” respectively.

6

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

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£27.55” substitute “ £28.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.20” substitute “ £3.35 ”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.20” substitute “ £2.30 ”.

7

The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 3 M58 (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) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

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 3 M59 (amount of components)—

a

in paragraph 25 for “£28.75” substitute “ £29.05 ”; and

b

in paragraph 26 for “£35.75” substitute “ £36.20 ”.

11

In paragraph 17(1) M60 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 55 M61 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£91.15” substitute “ £93.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.15” substitute “ £14.55 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£128.00” substitute “ £129.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” substitute “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” respectively;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” substitute “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” respectively;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” substitute “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” respectively;

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” substitute “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” respectively.

4

5

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

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£27.55” substitute “ £28.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.20” substitute “ £3.35 ”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.20” substitute “ £2.30 ”.

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) “£17.45” 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 5 M62 (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.

2

In—

a

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1) M63; and

b

paragraphs 15A(2)(a) M64 and 16(2)(a) M65 of Part III of Schedule 1,

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

3

The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 M66 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

4

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1 M67 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.45” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 M68 (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 1 M69 (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 2 M70 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£91.15” substitute “ £93.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.15” substitute “ £14.55 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£128.00” substitute “ £129.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” substitute “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” respectively;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” substitute “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” respectively;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” substitute “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” respectively; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” substitute “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” 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 Regulations M71 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£40.00” substitute “ £40.50 ”.

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 6 M72 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£226.50” substitute “ £230.85 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£148.35” substitute “ £151.20 ”;

c

in paragraph (5)(a) for “£61.10” substitute “ £61.85 ”;

d

in paragraph (5)(b) for “£122.20” substitute “ £123.70 ”; and

e

in paragraph (8) for “£34.20” substitute “ £34.60 ”.

3

In regulation 7 M73(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 “£120.35” and “£192.00” substitute “ £126.50 ” and “ £201.80 ” respectively.

4

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II M74 (persons residing with the claimant)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£91.15” substitute “ £93.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.15” substitute “ £14.55 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£128.00” substitute “ £129.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” substitute “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” respectively;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” substitute “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” respectively;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” substitute “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” respectively; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” substitute “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” respectively.

5

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III M75(polygamous marriages)—

a

in sub-paragraph (5) for “£226.50” and “£78.15” substitute “ £230.85 ” and “ £79.65 ” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (7) for “£192.00” substitute “ £201.80 ”.

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 4 M76 (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 4 M77 (the components) in paragraph 13 for “£35.75” substitute “ £36.20 ”.

4

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 M78 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£91.15” substitute “ £93.80 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.15” substitute “ £14.55 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£128.00” substitute “ £129.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£128.00”, “£188.00” and “£32.45” substitute “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” respectively;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£188.00”, “£245.00” and “£44.55” substitute “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” respectively;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£245.00”, “£326.00” and “£72.95” substitute “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” respectively; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£326.00”, “£406.00” and “£83.05” substitute “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” 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 M79 (prescribed amounts) for “£35.75” substitute “ £36.20 ”.

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 M80 (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 M81 (amount of housing cost contributions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£68.68” substitute “ £69.37 ”; 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 2014 M82 is revoked.

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

Steve Webb Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions2nd March 2015

We consent

Mark LancasterGavin Barwell Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury3rd March 2015

SCHEDULE 1PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 3(1)

PART I M83CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M83

Paragraph 2 was substituted, and paragraph 2A was inserted, by section 2(2) of the 1994 Act. Paragraph 5 was amended by paragraph 21 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26).

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
2.	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a) lower rate	£79.45
		(b) higher rate	£94.05
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		£105.35
5.	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies.		£69.50

PART IIBEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M84

Part II was substituted by section 54(2) of the 1999 Act.

Bereavement payment M84.

£2,000.00.

PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M85

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2002/1457.

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a) higher rate	£82.30
		(b) lower rate	£55.10
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£74.65
3.	Age related addition.	(a) higher rate	£11.15
		(b) middle rate	£6.20
		(c) lower rate	£6.20
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer's allowance M85.		£62.10
6.	Category C retirement pension.	(a) lower rate	£41.50
		(b) higher rate	£69.50
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).
7.	Category D retirement pension.	The higher rate for Category C retirement pensions under paragraph 6 above.
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).		£0.25.

PART IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M86

The entries relating to widowed mother's allowance and widowed parent's allowance in column (1) and the increase for a qualifying child in column (2) were repealed by section 60 of, and Schedule 6 to, the Tax Credits Act. Articles 3 and 4 of S.I. 2003/938 save the repealed provisions in certain circumstances.

M87

Paragraph 1A was inserted, and paragraph 2 substituted, by section 2(6) of the 1994 Act.

M88

Paragraph 4A was inserted by paragraph 14 of Schedule 8 to the 1999 Act.

Benefit to which increase applies (1) M86			Increase for qualifying child (2)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
			£	£
1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit M87—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11.35	47.65
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11.35	58.90
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		11.35	61.20
4.	Widowed mother's allowance.		11.35
4A.	Widowed parent's allowance M88.		11.35
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.		11.35	65.70
6.	Category C retirement pension.		11.35	39.30
8.	Severe disablement allowance.		11.35	36.75
9.	Carer's allowance.		11.35	36.55

PART VRATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M89

This entry was amended by section 65(2) of the 2012 Act.

M90

This entry was amended by section 65(3) of the 2012 Act.

M91

Widow's pension is payable in relation only to deaths occurring before 11th April 1988 (paragraph 14(1) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act). The initial rate relates only to the period of 26 weeks following the date of the deceased's death (paragraph 16(1) of that Schedule). The rate stated is therefore the rate applicable for the 26 weeks following 10th April 1988.

M92

Paragraph 12 was amended by paragraph 15(3) of Schedule 1 to the 2005 Act which inserted the words “and qualifying young persons” and substituted the words “child or qualifying young person”.

Description of benefit, etc.		Rate
1.	Disablement pension (weekly rates).	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table M89.
				TABLE
		Degree of Disablement			Amount
		(1)			(2)
		Per cent.			£
		100			168.00
		90			151.20
		80			134.40
		70			117.60
		60			100.80
		50			84.00
		40			67.20
		30			50.40
		20			33.60
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement			£67.20;
		(b)	in any case			£134.40.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).					£67.20.
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents M90.					£168.00.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.					£103.85.
6.	Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.	(a)	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948			£21.50;
		(b)	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£21.50;
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45			£13.90;
		(d)	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£13.90;
		(e)	in any other case			£6.95.
7.	Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£11.35.
8.	Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£62.10.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.					£11,150.00.
10.	Widow's pension (weekly rates).	(a)	initial rate M91			£57.65;
		(b)	higher permanent rate			£115.95;
		(c)	lower permanent rate per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)			30
11.	Widower's pension (weekly rate).	£115.95.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons M92 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person					£11.35.

SCHEDULE 2PARAGRAPH 2 OF PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 14(3)

PART IPERSONAL ALLOWANCES

2.—(1) M93 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).

(1)Child or Young Person			(2)Amount
Person in respect of the period—
	(a)	beginning on that person's date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£66.90;
	(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person's twentieth birthday.	(b)	£66.90.

SCHEDULE 3PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 14(5)

PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M94

Sub-paragraphs (2), (2A) and (3) were substituted by S.I. 2002/3019.

M95

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/719.

M96

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2002/2497.

M97

Sub-paragraph (7) was added by S.I. 1990/1776.

M98

Sub-paragraph (8) was added by S.I. 2000/2629 and amended by S.I. 2003/455.

(1)Premium				(2)Amount
15.—(2) M94 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.				(2)		£116.00.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.				(2A)		£116.00.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.				(3)		£116.00.
(4) M95 Disability Premium—				(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(a)	£32.25;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).			(b)	£45.95.
(5) Severe Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);			(a)	£61.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—			(b)
		(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance M96 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£61.85;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.			(ii)	£123.70.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.				(6) £60.06 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7) M97 Carer Premium.				(7) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8) M98 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.				(8)
					(a)	£24.43 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£15.75 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(c)	£22.60 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 4APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

Article 14(7)

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M99

Regulation 22A was inserted by S.I. 1996/206 and paragraph (1) was amended by S.I. 1999/2422 and 3109, 2001/3767 and 2007/2618.

M100

Schedule 3 was substituted by S.I. 1995/1613.

M101

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 1995/2927.

M102

Paragraph 10 was substituted by S.I. 2001/3651 and amended by S.I. 2004/2825.

M103

SeeS.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 11(5) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M104

Paragraph 11(11) was inserted by S.I. 1995/2927.

M105

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2004/2825, 2010/1811 and 2014/591.

M106

Paragraph 2A was substituted by S.I. 2005/3360.

M107

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2000/636.

(1)Provision in Income Support Regulations	(2)Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1) M99	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 3 M100, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b) M101	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8)	100 per cent. of eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10 M102	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5) M103	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	A sum determined by applying the formula— P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11) M104	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— formula—formula—
	$R \times \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2) M105	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 7, paragraph 2A M106	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17 M107	Nil.

SCHEDULE 5PARAGRAPH 2 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 17(7)

PART 1Personal Allowances

2.—(1) M108 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(b) and 23(c)—

Column (1)Child or Young Person			Column (2)Amount
Person in respect of the period—
	(a)	beginning on that person's date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£66.90;
	(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person's twentieth birthday.	(b)	£66.90.

SCHEDULE 6PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 17(9)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium				Amount
20.—(5) Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);			(a)	£32.25;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).			(b)	£45.95.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—				(6)
(a)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);			(a)	£61.85;
(b)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
		(i)	in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);		(b)	(i)	£61.85;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.		(b)	(ii)	£123.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.				(7) £60.06 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.				(8) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium.				(9)
					(a)	£24.43 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(b)	£15.75 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)		a child or young person; nor
						(ii)		a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(c)	£22.60 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 7PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 18(6)

PART 1Personal Allowances

1

M109The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

Column (1)Person, couple or polygamous marriage		Column (2)Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—		(1)
(a)	aged under 65;	(a)	£151.20;
(b)	aged 65 or over.	(b)	£166.05.
(2) Couple—		(2)
(a)	both members aged under 65;	(a)	£230.85;
(b)	one member or both members aged 65 or over.	(b)	£248.30.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65—		(3)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£230.85;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£79.65.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over—		(4)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£248.30;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£82.25.

2

1

M110 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

Column (1)Child or Young Person		Column (2)Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)	beginning on that person's date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£66.90;
(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person's twentieth birthday.	(b)	£66.90.

SCHEDULE 8PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 18(8)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium			Amount
12.—(1) Severe disability premium—			(1)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)	£61.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—
(i)		in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);	(b)	(i)	£61.85;
(ii)		in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.	(b)	(ii)	£123.70.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.			(2) £24.43 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled child premium.			(3) £60.06 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.			(4) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

SCHEDULE 9PARAGRAPH 2 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 19(3)

PART 1Personal Allowances

2.—(1) M111 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c).

(1)Child or Young Person		(2)Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)	beginning on that person's date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£66.90;
(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person's sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person's twentieth birthday.	(b)	£66.90.

SCHEDULE 10PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 19(5)

PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M112

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2009/1488 and 2014/516.

M113

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/719.

M114

Sub-paragraph (9) was added by S.I. 2000/2629 and amended by S.I. 2003/455.

Premium			Amount
20.—(2) M112 Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);		(a)		£78.10;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);		(b)		£116.00;
(c)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).		(c)		£116.00.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.			(3) £116.00.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—			(4)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);		(a)		£78.10;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£116.00.
(5) M113 Disability Premium—			(5)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);		(a)		£32.25;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£45.95.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—			(6)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);		(a)		£61.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);	(i)			£61.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)			£123.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.			(7) £60.06 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.			(8) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) M114 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.			(9)
			(a)	£24.43 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(b)	£15.75 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)			a child or young person; nor
			(ii)			a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
				in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(c)	£22.60 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 11PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS M119 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 19(6)

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M119

Part IVB was inserted by S.I. 2000/1978.

PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M115

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2009/1488.

M116

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/719.

M117

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2001/518 and 2003/511.

M118

Sub-paragraph (6) was added by S.I. 2000/2629.

Premium		Amount
20M.—(1) M115 Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.		(1) £116.00.
(2) Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.		(2) £116.00.
(3) M116 Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).		(3) £45.95.
(4) Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—		(4)
(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4) M117;	(i)	£61.85;
(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	£123.70.
(5) Carer Premium.		(5) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6) M118 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.		(6) £22.60 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

SCHEDULE 12APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

Article 19(8)

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M120

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 1996/1516.

M121

Regulation 146G was inserted by S.I. 2000/1978.

M122

Paragraph 9 was substituted by S.I. 2001/3651 and amended by S.I. 2004/2825.

M123

SeeS.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 10(4) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M124

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2004/2825, 2007/3183, 2008/3195, 2010/1811 and 2014/591.

M125

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2000/636.

M126

Schedule 5A was inserted by S.I. 2000/1978.

(1)Provision in Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations	(2)Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1) M120	Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 146G(1) M121	Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 2, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b)	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 9 M122	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4) M123	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P \times Q$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R \times \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2) M124	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 5, paragraph 4	Nil.
Schedule 5, paragraph 14 M125	Nil.
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3 M126	Nil.

SCHEDULE 13OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS

Article 21(6)

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M127

SeeS.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 8(2) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M128

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/2618.

M129

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2004/2825, 2007/3183, 2008/3195, 2010/1811 and 2014/591.

M130

Paragraph 2 was substituted by S.I. 2005/3360 and amended by S.I. 2006/588.

(1)Provision in State Pension Credit Regulations	(2)Specified Amount
Regulation 6(3)(a)	Nil.
Regulation 6(3)(b)	Nil.
Regulation 7(3)	Nil.
Schedule II, paragraph 6(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule II, paragraph 7(1)	The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2) M127	£100,000.
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a)	The sum shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$P \times Q$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8) M128	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R \times \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2) M129	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule III, paragraph 2(2)(b) M130	Nil.

SCHEDULE 14PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 22(2)

PART 3Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M131

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2008/2428.

M132

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2008/2428.

Premium			Amount
11.—(1) Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—			(1)
(a)	is a single claimant and—		(a)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)			£49.05;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£41.90;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components;	(iii)			£78.10;
(b)	is a member of a couple and—		(b)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)			£86.95;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£79.80;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components.	(iii)			£116.00.
(2) Severe disability premium—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)		£61.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5);	(i)				£61.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)				£123.70.
(3) M131 Carer Premium.			(3) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4) M132 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.			(4)
			(a)	£15.75 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)				a child or young person; nor
			(ii)				a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied;
			(b)	£22.60 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 15APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008

Article 22(5)

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M133

SeeS.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 12(4) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M134

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/3195, 2010/1811 and 2014/591.

(1)Provision in ESA Regulations 2008	(2)Specified Sum
Schedule 6, paragraph 7(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 9(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4) M133	£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P \times Q$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— $R \times \frac{S}{T}$

Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(b)	£150,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(c)	£125,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2) M134	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).

SCHEDULE 16AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN REGULATION 36 OF THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 24(2)

Element		Amount for each assessment period
Child element—
	first child or qualifying young person	£277.08
	second and each subsequent child or qualifying young person	£231.67
Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—
	higher rate	£367.92
LCW and LCWRA elements—
	limited capability for work and work-related activity	£315.60
Carer element		£150.39
Childcare costs element—
	maximum amount for one child	£532.29
	maximum amount for two or more children	£912.50

SCHEDULE 17OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS

Article 24(4)

Annotations:

Marginal Citations

M135

Regulation 34A was inserted by S.I. 2014/2887.

M136

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2013/1508.

M137

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2013/1508.

(1)Provision in Universal Credit Regulations	(2)Specified Amount
Regulation 34A(2) Step 2	M135Apply the formula— $(\frac{P A}{D}) \times A P$
Schedule 4, paragraph 24(4) M136	The allocated amount is to be found by applying the formula— $(\frac{A}{B}) \times C$
Schedule 4, paragraph 33	The amount of the renter's housing costs element is to be calculated by reference to the formula— $S - H C C$
Schedule 4, paragraph 35(4) M137	Amount S is to be found by applying the formula— $(\frac{A}{B}) \times C$
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(2)	The amount of the deduction is to be determined by the formula— $A \times B$
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(3)	The relevant percentage is 14% in the case of one excess bedroom.
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(4)	The relevant percentage is 25% in the case of two or more excess bedrooms.
Schedule 5, paragraph 10(2) Step 3	£200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 10(2) Step 4	Apply the formula— $\frac{(A \times S R)}{12}$
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 2	£200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 3	Apply the formula— $\frac{(A \times S R)}{12}$
Schedule 5, paragraph 12(1)	The standard rate is the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England which has effect for the purposes of paragraph 12 of Schedule 3 to the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (3) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (5).

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made as a consequence of a review under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (“the Administration Act”) and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.

The Order is also made as a consequence of a review under section 150A of the Administration Act and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.

Part 2 of the Order relates to social security benefits, pensions and allowances.

Article 3 and Schedule 1 increase the benefits and increases of benefits (excepting those referred to in article 3(2)) specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (“the Contributions and Benefits Act”).

Article 4 increases the rates and amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Article 5 increases the sums payable as part of a Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of sections 15(1) and 17(2) and (3) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (“the Pension Schemes Act”) on account of increases in guaranteed minimum pensions.

Article 6 specifies the dates from which the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are altered.

Article 7 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.

Article 8 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

Article 9 increases the rate of disability living allowance.

Article 10 increases the rate of personal independence payment.

Article 11 increases the weekly rates of age addition and the rates referred to in article 11(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit.

Article 12 increases the weekly rates of transitional invalidity allowance and the rates referred to in article 12(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit.

Article 13 increases the rates of widowed mother's allowance, widow's pension, widowed parent's allowance and bereavement allowance.

Part 3 of the Order relates to income support and housing benefit.

Article 14 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income support. Article 14(3) and Schedule 2 set out certain personal allowances; article 14(4) and (5) and Schedule 3 set out the premiums and article 14(7) and Schedule 4 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 15 provides for the percentage increase of sums payable by way of special transitional additions to income support.

Article 16 states the sum by which any income support of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Article 17 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit and the appropriate maximum housing benefit. Article 17(7) and Schedule 5 set out certain personal allowances and article 17(9) and Schedule 6 set out the premiums.

Article 18 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 18(6) and Schedule 7 set out the personal allowances and article 18(7) and (8) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums.

Part 4 of the Order relates to jobseeker's allowance.

Article 19 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker's allowance. Article 19(3) and Schedule 9 set out certain personal allowances; article 19(4) and (5) and Schedule 10 set out the premiums; article 19(6) and Schedule 11 set out the premiums for joint-claim couples and article 19(8) and Schedule 12 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 20 states the sum by which any jobseeker's allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.

Article 21 and Schedule 13 specify the amounts relevant to state pension credit.

Part 6 of the Order relates to employment and support allowance.

Article 22 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance under the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008. Article 22(2) and Schedule 14 set out the premiums, article 22(3) increases the support component, and article 22(5) and Schedule 15 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 23 increases the support component for employment and support allowance under the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013.

Part 7 of the Order relates to universal credit.

Article 24 and Schedules 16 and 17 specify the amounts relevant to universal credit.

Part 8 of the Order provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/516).

In accordance with sections 150(8) and 150A(5) and (9) of the Administration Act, a copy of the report of the Government Actuary giving his opinion on the likely effect on the National Insurance Fund of the making of this Order was laid before Parliament with the draft Order.

A full Impact Assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no new impact on business or civil society organisations.