PART 1INTRODUCTION
Citation, commencement and effect1
1
This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2018.
2
Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—
a
this article and articles 2, 7 and 11, on 1st April 2018;
b
article 3—
i
in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 7(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2018, and
ii
for all other purposes, on 9th April 2018;
c
articles 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20, on 9th April 2018;
d
article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2018, 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 9, 17 and 18, on 6th April 2018;
f
article 10, on 1st April 2018, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)8 of the Contributions and Benefits Act (appropriate weekly rate of maternity allowance under section 35), for which purpose it shall come into force on 9th April 2018;
g
articles 21 and 22, 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 9th April 2018, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;
h
articles 23 and 24, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 2nd April 2018, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2018;
i
article 25, 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 9th April 2018, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;
j
article 26, 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 9th April 2018, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;
k
article 27, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2018, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;
l
article 28, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2018, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;
m
article 29, 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 9th April 20189, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “assessment period” has the same meaning as in section 7(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 201210; and
n
article 30, on 8th May 2018.
3
In so far as articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 and 28 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 29 comes into force for that beneficiary.
4
The changes made in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 7.
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 199611;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 199212;
“the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200813;
“the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 201314;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200615;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 200616;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198717;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199618;
“the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act 201419;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199320;
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200221; and
“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 201322.
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 7, 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 and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons23.
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 7.
2
The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 3.0 per cent.
3
In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act24 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—
a
for “£102.10” substitute “£105.15”; and
b
for “£122.30” substitute “£125.95”.
4
It is directed25 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 2017-2018;
b
increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act26 (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 Schedule27 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 3.0 per cent.
Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5
1
It is directed32 that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 7.
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)33 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 3.0 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years34.
Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act6
1
The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (4) shall be increased from and including the date specified in article 7(10).
2
In regulation 1A of the State Pension Regulations 201535 (full rate of state pension) for “£159.55” substitute “£164.35”.
3
It is directed36 that the sums which are increases under section 17 of the Pensions Act in the rates of state pensions under Part 1 of that Act shall be increased by 3.0 per cent.
4
The amounts which, under—
a
section 9 of the Pensions Act, are survivor’s pensions based on inheritance of deferred old state pension;
b
paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act at the transitional rate which exceed the full rate;
c
paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of survivor’s pensions which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate; and
d
paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 9 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of shared state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate,
shall in each case be increased by 3.0 per cent.
5
For the purpose of this article, “old state pension” has the same meaning as in section 22 of the Pensions Act.
Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 are changed by this Order7
1
Paragraphs (2) to (8), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (9), and (10) and (11) specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 shall take effect for each case.
2
Any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4, 12 and 13 for Category A, Category B, Category C and Category D retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 9th April 2018.
3
The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5(2) shall take effect on 9th April 2018.
4
Any increases in the sums specified for—
a
the rate of—
i
attendance allowance, and
ii
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
carer’s allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii), and
ii
widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,
in respect of dependants,
shall take effect on 9th April 2018.
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 paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and
ii
disablement pension,
shall take effect on 11th April 2018.
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 Act37 by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which the person was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 9th April 2018.
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 on 12th April 2018.
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 11th April 2018.
9
Any increases in the sums specified in article 3 of this Order, 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 amount38, 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 9th April 2018;
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 2018,
and for the purpose of this paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.
10
Any increases in the sums mentioned in article 6 for state pension under Part 1 of the Pensions Act shall take effect on 9th April 2018.
11
The increase in the sum mentioned in article 14 shall take effect on 9th April 2018.
Earnings Limits8
In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act39 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—
a
for “£230.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£235.00”; and
b
for “£30.00” substitute “£31.00”.
Statutory Sick Pay9
In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act40 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£89.35” substitute “£92.05”.
Statutory Maternity Pay10
In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 198641 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£140.98” substitute “£145.18”.
Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Statutory Shared Parental Pay11
1
In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 200242—
a
in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£140.98” substitute “£145.18”; and
b
in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£140.98” substitute “£145.18”.
2
In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 201443 (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£140.98” substitute “£145.18”.
Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12
1
In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196544 (graduated retirement benefit)—
a
the sum of 13.43 pence shall be increased by 3.0 per cent.; and
b
the reference to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 13.83 pence.
2
The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 197845 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 3.0 per cent.
3
The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 200546 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 3.0 per cent.
4
The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 3.0 per cent.
Increase in amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 197913
In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 197947 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£73.30” substitute “£75.50”.
Maximum additional pension14
In regulation 3A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations 201048 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£167.26” substitute “£172.28”.
Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance15
In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199149 (rate of benefit)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£83.10” substitute “£85.60”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£55.65” substitute “£57.30”;
c
in paragraph (1)(c) for “£22.00” substitute “£22.65”;
d
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£58.00” substitute “£59.75”; and
e
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£22.00” substitute “£22.65”.
Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment16
In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 201350 (rate of personal independence payment)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£55.65” substitute “£57.30”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£83.10” substitute “£85.60”;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£22.00” substitute “£22.65”; and
d
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£58.00” substitute “£59.75”.
Rates of age addition17
1
Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199451 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21.70” substitute “£22.35”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10.90” substitute “£11.25”.
2
In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 200852 the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 shall be increased to “£11.60” and “£6.45” respectively.
Rates of transitional invalidity allowance18
1
Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199553 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21.70” substitute “£22.35”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£14.00” substitute “£14.40”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£7.00” substitute “£7.20”.
2
In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008 the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995 shall be increased to “£11.60”, “£6.45” and “£6.45” respectively.
Rates of bereavement benefits19
In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 201054—
a
in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£113.70” substitute “£117.10”; and
b
in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance) for “£113.70” substitute “£117.10”.
Rates of bereavement support payment20
In regulation 3 of the Bereavement Support Payment Regulations 201755 (rate of bereavement support payment)—
a
in paragraph (1) “£350” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (2) “£3,500” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (4) “£100” remains unchanged; and
d
in paragraph (5) “£2,500” remains unchanged.
PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for Income Support21
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 and 3 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 (which remains unchanged).
3
The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 260 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 261 (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 262 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 11(5) of Schedule 363 (general provisions applying to housing costs) “£100,000” remains unchanged.
7
In paragraph 18 of Schedule 364 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£95.45” substitute “£98.30”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.80” substitute “£15.25”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£34.00” substitute “£35.00”;
ii
for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”; and
iii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£46.65” substitute “£48.05”;
ii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”; and
iii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£76.35” substitute “£78.65”;
ii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”; and
iii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£86.95” substitute “£89.55”;
ii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
iii
for “£430.00” substitute “£439.00”.
Income Support Transitional Protection22
Housing Benefit23
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 4 and 5 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) “£300” remains unchanged.
3
In regulation 7467 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£95.45” substitute “£98.30”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.80” substitute “£15.25”;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£34.00” substitute “£35.00”;
ii
for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”; and
iii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”;
e
in paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£46.65” substitute “£48.05”;
ii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”; and
iii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”;
f
in paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£76.35” substitute “£78.65”;
ii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”; and
iii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
g
in paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£86.95” substitute “£89.55”;
ii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
iii
for “£430.00” substitute “£439.00”.
4
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£27.10”, “£27.10”, “£13.75”, “£18.05”, “£18.05”, “£9.10” and “£3.35” substitute “£27.90”, “£27.90”, “£14.15”, “£18.60”, “£18.60”, “£9.35” and “£3.45” respectively.
5
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£28.80” substitute “£30.30”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.35” substitute “£3.50”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.30” substitute “£2.40”.
6
The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 368 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 369 (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.
8
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.
9
In paragraph 26 of Part 6 of Schedule 370 (amount of component) for “£36.55” substitute “£37.65”.
10
In paragraph 17(1)71 and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
11
In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit24
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, 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” remains unchanged.
3
In regulation 5572 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£95.45” substitute “£98.30”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.80” substitute “£15.25”;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£34.00” substitute “£35.00”;
ii
for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”; and
iii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”;
e
in paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£46.65” substitute “£48.05”;
ii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”; and
iii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”;
f
in paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£76.35” substitute “£78.65”;
ii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”; and
iii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
g
in paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£86.95” substitute “£89.55”;
ii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
iii
for “£430.00” substitute “£439.00”.
4
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£27.10”, “£27.10”, “£13.75”, “£18.05”, “£18.05”, “£9.10” and “£3.35” substitute “£27.90”, “£27.90”, “£14.15”, “£18.60”, “£18.60”, “£9.35” and “£3.45” respectively.
5
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£28.80” substitute “£30.30”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.35” substitute “£3.50”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.30” substitute “£2.40”.
6
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 373 (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 7 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 574 (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 Allowance25
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 8 to 10 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.
2
In—
a
regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1)75; and
the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).
3
The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 178 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 179 (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 180 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.
6
The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 181 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 10(4) of Schedule 282 (general provisions applying to housing costs) “£100,000” remains unchanged.
8
In paragraph 17 of Schedule 283 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£95.45” substitute “£98.30”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.80” substitute “£15.25”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£34.00” substitute “£35.00”;
ii
for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”; and
iii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£46.65” substitute “£48.05”;
ii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”; and
iii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£76.35” substitute “£78.65”;
ii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”; and
iii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£86.95” substitute “£89.55”;
ii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
iii
for “£430.00” substitute “£439.00”.
PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT
State Pension Credit26
1
The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and 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 684 (amount of the guarantee credit)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£243.25” substitute “£248.80”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£159.35” substitute “£163.00”;
c
in paragraph (5)(a) for “£62.45” substitute “£64.30”;
d
in paragraph (5)(b) for “£124.90” substitute “£128.60”; and
e
in paragraph (8) for “£34.95” substitute “£36.00”.
3
In regulation 7(2)85 (savings credit) for “£137.35” and “£218.42” substitute “£140.67” and “£223.82” respectively.
4
In paragraph 8(2) of Schedule II86 (general provisions applying to housing costs) “£100,000” remains unchanged.
5
In paragraph 14 of Schedule II87 (persons residing with the claimant)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£95.45” substitute “£98.30”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.80” substitute “£15.25”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£34.00” substitute “£35.00”;
ii
for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”; and
iii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£46.65” substitute “£48.05”;
ii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”; and
iii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£76.35” substitute “£78.65”;
ii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”; and
iii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£86.95” substitute “£89.55”;
ii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
iii
for “£430.00” substitute “£439.00”.
6
In paragraph 1 of Schedule III88 (polygamous marriages)—
a
in sub-paragraph (5), in the substituted paragraph (1) of regulation 6, for “£243.25” and “£83.90” substitute “£248.80” and “£85.80” respectively; and
b
in sub-paragraph (7), in the substituted paragraph (2) of regulation 7, for “£218.42” substitute “£223.82”.
PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 200827
1
The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedule 11 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 489 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
3
In Part 4 of Schedule 490 (the component) in paragraph 13 for “£36.55” substitute “£37.65”.
4
In paragraph 12 of Schedule 6 (general provisions applying to housing costs)—
a
in sub-paragraph (4)91 “£100,000” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (12)(b)92 “£150,000” remains unchanged; and
c
in sub-paragraph (12)(c) “£125,000” remains unchanged.
5
In paragraph 19 of Schedule 693 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£95.45” substitute “£98.30”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.80” substitute “£15.25”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£34.00” substitute “£35.00”;
ii
for “£136.00” substitute “£139.00”; and
iii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£46.65” substitute “£48.05”;
ii
for “£200.00” substitute “£204.00”; and
iii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£76.35” substitute “£78.65”;
ii
for “£259.00” substitute “£265.00”; and
iii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£86.95” substitute “£89.55”;
ii
for “£346.00” substitute “£354.00”; and
iii
for “£430.00” substitute “£439.00”.
Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 201328
1
In regulation 62(2) of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts) for “£36.20” substitute “£37.65”.
2
In regulation 62(2)(b) of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts), as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 201794, for “£36.55” substitute “£37.65”.
PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Universal Credit29
1
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 Regulations95 (table showing amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.
2
In paragraph 14(1) of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations96 (amount of housing cost contributions) for “£70.06” substitute “£72.16”.
3
In Part 4 of Schedule 5 to the Universal Credit Regulations (calculation of amount of housing costs element for owner-occupiers)—
a
in paragraph 10(2) Step 3; and
b
in paragraph 11(2) Step 2,
“£200,000” remains unchanged.
PART 8REVOCATION
Revocation30
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 201797 is revoked save for article 29(a).
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
We consent,