PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, extent, commencement and effectI1I11

1

This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2020.

2

This Order extends to England and Wales and Scotland, save for article 3, which, in so far as it increases the sum specified for carer's allowance in Part III of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act, and states the sum specified for the increase for a qualifying child payable with carer's allowance in Part IV of Schedule 4 to that Act, extends to England and Wales only.

3

Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—

a

this article and articles 2 and 7, on 1st April 2020;

b

article 3—

i

in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 7(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2020, and

ii

for all other purposes, on 6th April 2020;

c

articles 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20, on 6th April 2020;

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 2020, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations;

e

article 10, on 5th April 2020, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1) M1 of the Contributions and Benefits Act (appropriate weekly rate of maternity allowance under section 35), for which purpose it shall come into force on 6th April 2020;

f

article 11, on 5th April 2020;

g

articles 17 and 18, on 9th April 2020;

h

articles 21, 22 and 23, 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 2020, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

i

articles 24 and 25, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 6th April 2020, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2020;

j

article 26, 27 and 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 6th April 2020, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the JSA Regulations 1996;

k

article 29, 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 2020, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the JSA Regulations 2013;

l

article 30, 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 2020, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;

m

article 31, 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 2020, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;

n

article 32, 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 2020, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;

o

article 33, 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 2020 M2, 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 M3; and

p

article 34, on 5th May 2020.

4

In so far as articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 29 and 32 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 33 comes into force for that beneficiary.

5

The changes made in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in—

a

articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14; and

b

article 26(b), in so far as that sum is 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,

shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 7.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

Art. 1 in force at 1.4.2020, see art. 1(3)(a)

Marginal Citations
M1

Section 35A was inserted by section 53 of the 1999 Act. Subsection (1) was substituted by section 48 of the Employment Act 2002 (c. 22). The rate of maternity allowance is linked to the prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay set out in regulation 6 of S.I. 1986/1960.

M2

SeeS.I. 2014/2888 which amends section 150(10) of the Administration Act and also inserts section 150(10ZA) and (10ZB) into that Act so that it aligns with the monthly assessment period cycle in universal credit.

InterpretationI2I22

In this Order—

  • the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 1996 M4;

  • the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 M5;

  • the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 M6;

  • the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 M7;

  • the ESA and UC Regulations 2017” means the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 M8;

  • the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 M9;

  • the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 M10;

  • the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 M11;

  • the JSA Regulations 1996” means the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996 M12;

  • the JSA Regulations 2013” means the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 2013 M13;

  • the LMI Regulations 2017” means the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 2017 M14;

  • the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act 2014 M15;

  • the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 1993 M16;

  • the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 M17; and

  • the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 M18.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

Art. 2 in force at 1.4.2020, see art. 1(3)(a)

Marginal Citations
M4

S.I. 1996/2745; relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2002/842.

M5

1992 c. 4 (“the Contributions and Benefits Act”).

M6

S.I. 2008/794; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/2428, 2009/2655, 2011/2428, 2015/30 and 457, 2016/242, 2017/204, 260 and 581, 2018/281 and 2019/480.

M7

S.I. 2013/379; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/204 and 260, 2018/281 and 2019/480.

M9

S.I. 2006/213; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2006/718, 2007/2868, 2008/1082 and 2428, 2009/2608, 2010/793, 2015/30, 457, 1754 and 1857, 2016/242, 2017/204, 260 and 376, 2018/281 and 2019/480.

M10

S.I. 2006/214; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2006/718, 2007/2869, 2008/3157, 2010/793, 2015/457, 1754 and 1857, 2016/242, 2017/260 and 1187, 2018/281 and 2019/480.

M11

S.I. 1987/1967; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1990/1168 and 1776, 1994/527, 1995/1613 and 2927, 1996/206, 1803, 2431, 2518 and 2545, 1998/766, 1999/2555 and 3178, 2000/636 and 2629, 2001/3767, 2002/2497 and 3019, 2003/455, 2004/2327, 2006/718, 2007/719, 2010/641, 2011/674 and 2425, 2013/2536, 2014/516, 2015/30 and 457, 2016/242, 2017/204 and 260, 2018/281 and 2019/480.

M12

S.I. 1996/207; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/1516, 1803, 2518 and 2545, 1998/766, 1999/2555 and 2860, 2000/1978, 2239 and 2629, 2001/518, 2003/455 and 511, 2004/2327, 2005/2877, 2006/718, 2007/719 and 2618, 2008/698 and 1554, 2009/1488 and 1575, 2011/674, 2013/388 and 2536, 2014/516, 2015/30 and 457|, 2016/242, 2017/260, 2018/281 and 2019/480.

M13

S.I. 2013/378; the relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2015/30.

M14

S.I. 2017/725; the relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2018/307.

M16

1993 c. 48; relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2005/2050.

M17

S.I. 2002/1792; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2002/3197, 2004/2327, 2006/2378, 2008/3195, 2015/457 and 1754, 2016/242, 2017/260 and 725, 2018/281 and 676 and 2019/480.

M18

S.I. 2013/376; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2015/30, 457 and 1754, 2018/65 and 2019/480.

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits ActI3I4I3I43

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 persons M19.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

Art. 3 in force at 1.4.2020 for specified purposes (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(b)(i)(4)

I4

Art. 3 in force at 6.4.2020 in so far as not already in force (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(b)(ii)(4)

Marginal Citations
M19

Part V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act was amended by paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 to the Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6) (“the 2005 Act”).

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits ActI5I54

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 1.7 per cent.

3

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act M20 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

a

for “£107.65” substitute “ £109.50 ”; and

b

for “£129.20” substitute “ £134.25 ”.

4

It is directed M21 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 2019-2020;

b

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act M22 (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 M23 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 M24, section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986 M25 or section 150(1)(e) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992,

shall in each case be increased by 1.7 per cent.

5

The sums which, under—

a

section 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act M26, are shared additional pensions; and

b

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act M27, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 1.7 per cent.

Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes ActI6I65

1

It is directed M28 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) M29 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 1.7 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years M30.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I6

Art. 5 in force at 6.4.2020 (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(c)(4)

Marginal Citations
M28

See section 151(2) of the Administration Act.

M29

Section 17(2) was amended by S.I. 2005/2050.

M30

See section 151(4) of the Administration Act. Under section 151(4), where an increment under section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act is increased by an order under section 109 of that Act, the increase that would otherwise fall to be made by this Order is reduced by the amount of the increase under section 109. Section 109 of the Pension Schemes Act was amended by section 55 of the Pensions Act 1995. The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/235) provides for an increase of 1.7 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to the tax years 1988-89 and subsequent tax years up to and including 1996-97.

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions ActI7I76

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 2015 M31 (full rate of state pension) for “£168.60” substitute “ £175.20 ”.

3

It is directed M32 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 1.7 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 1.7 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 OrderI8I87

1

Paragraph (7), which is subject to the provisions of paragraph (9), and paragraphs (2) to (6), (8), (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 6th April 2020.

3

The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5 shall take effect on 6th April 2020.

4

Any increases in the sums specified for 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)

shall take effect on 6th April 2020.

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, and

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 8th April 2020.

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 the person was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 6th April 2020.

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 9th April 2020.

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 2020.

9

Any increase in the sum specified in article 26(b) of this Order, in so far as that sum is 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 M34, 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 2020;

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 2020,

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 6th April 2020.

11

The increase in the sum mentioned in article 14 shall take effect on 6th April 2020.

Earnings LimitsI9I98

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act M35 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

a

for “£240.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “ £245.00 ”; and

b

for “£32.00” substitute “ £33.00 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I9

Art. 8 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(d)

Marginal Citations
M35

Section 80 was repealed by Schedule 6 to the Tax Credits Act. Article 3 of S.I. 2003/938 saves the repealed provision in certain circumstances. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.

Statutory Sick PayI10I109

In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act M36 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£94.25” substitute “ £95.85 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I10

Art. 9 in force at 6.4.2020, see art. 1(3)(c)

Marginal Citations
M36

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.

Statutory Maternity PayI11I12I11I1210

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986 M37 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£148.68” substitute “ £151.20 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I11

Art. 10 in force at 5.4.2020 for specified purposes (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(e)

I12

Art. 10 in force at 6.4.2020 in so far as not already in force (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(e)

Marginal Citations
M37

S.I. 1986/1960; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2002/2690 and 2019/480.

Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Statutory Shared Parental PayI13I1311

1

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2002 M38

a

in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£148.68” substitute “ £151.20 ”; and

b

in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£148.68” substitute “ £151.20 ”.

2

In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 2014 M39 (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£148.68” substitute “ £151.20 ”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefitI14I1412

1

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 M40 (graduated retirement benefit)—

a

the sum of “14.16” pence shall be increased by 1.7 per cent; and

b

the reference to that sum shall have effect as a reference to “14.40” 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 M41 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 1.7 per cent.

3

The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 2005 M42 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 1.7 per cent.

4

The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 1.7 per cent.

Increase in amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow's Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 1979I15I1513

In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow's Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 1979 M43 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£77.45” substitute “ £80.45 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I15

Art. 13 in force at 6.4.2020 (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(c)(4)

Marginal Citations
M43

S.I. 1979/642; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1987/1854, 1989/1642, 2015/1985 and 2019/480.

Maximum additional pensionI16I1614

In regulation 3A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations 2010 M44 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£176.41” substitute “ £179.41 ”.

Increase in rates of Disability Living AllowanceI17I1715

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 M45 (rate of benefit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£87.65” substitute “ £89.15 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£58.70” substitute “ £59.70 ”;

c

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£23.20” substitute “ £23.60 ”;

d

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£61.20” substitute “ £62.25 ”; and

e

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£23.20” substitute “ £23.60 ”.

Increase in rates of Personal Independence PaymentI18I1816

In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013 M46 (rate of personal independence payment)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£58.70” substitute “ £59.70 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£87.65” substitute “ £89.15 ”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£23.20” substitute “ £23.60 ”; and

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£61.20” substitute “ £62.25 ”.

Rates of age additionI1917

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 M47 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£22.90” substitute “ £23.30 ”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£11.50” substitute “ £11.70 ”.

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 M48 the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 shall be increased to “£12.10” and “£6.70” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowanceI2018

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995 M49 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£22.90” substitute “ £23.30 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£14.70” substitute “ £14.90 ”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£7.35” substitute “ £7.45 ”.

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 “£12.10”, “£6.70” and “£6.70” respectively.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I20

Art. 18 in force at 9.4.2020 (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(g)(4)

Marginal Citations
M49

S.I. 1995/310; relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.

Rates of bereavement benefitsI21I2119

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 2010 M50

a

in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother's allowance and widow's pension) for “£119.90” substitute “ £121.95 ”; and

b

in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent's allowance) for “£119.90” substitute “ £121.95 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I21

Art. 19 in force at 6.4.2020 (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(c)(4)

Marginal Citations
M50

S.I. 2010/2818; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/422 and 2019/480.

Rates of bereavement support paymentI22I2220

In regulation 3 of the Bereavement Support Payment Regulations 2017 M51 (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 SupportI23I2321

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—

a

regulations 17(1)(b) M52, 18(1)(c) and 21(1) M53; and

b

paragraphs 13A(2)(a) M54 and 14(2)(a) M55 of Part III of Schedule 2,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).

3

In Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 M56 shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1) M57, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “ £68.27 ”.

4

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2 M58 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£17.45” substitute “ £17.60 ”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.45” substitute “ £17.60 ”.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 M59 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

6

In paragraph 11(5) of Schedule 3 M60 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017 M61“£100,000” remains unchanged.

7

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3 M62 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “ £102.35 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “ £15.85 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “ £36.45 ”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “ £50.05 ”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “ £81.90 ”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “ £93.25 ”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “ £469.00 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I23

Art. 21 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(h)

Marginal Citations
M52

Regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c) were omitted by S.I. 2003/455. Regulation 7 of that S.I. (as amended by S.I. 2005/2294) makes transitional arrangements in connection with the introduction of tax credits.

M53

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1994/527, 1996/206 and 2431, 2000/636, 2001/3767 and 2003/455.

M54

Paragraph 13A was inserted by S.I. 2000/2629 and amended by S.I. 2002/3019, 2003/455, 2007/719 and 2011/674 and 2425.

M55

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2007/719 and 2011/674.

M56

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1990/1168, 1996/206, 2007/719, 2010/641 and 2015/30.

M57

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/2545, 1999/2555, 2003/455, 2006/718 and 2015/457.

M58

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/1803, 1998/766, 2003/455 and 2014/516.

M59

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1990/1776, 1996/1803, 2000/2629, 2002/2497 and 3019, 2007/719, 2015/457 and 2019/480.

M60

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.

M61

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2018/307.

M62

Schedule 3 was substituted by S.I. 1995/1613. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1995/2927, 1996/2518, 1999/3178, 2004/2327 and 2019/480.

Income Support Transitional ProtectionI24I2422

It is directed M63 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 1987 M64 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 1.7 per cent.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I24

Art. 22 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(h)

Marginal Citations
M63

See section 151(6) of the Administration Act.

M64

S.I. 1987/1969; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1988/521 and 670, 1989/1626, 1991/1600 and 2019/480.

The relevant sum for Income SupportI25I2523

In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act M65 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£40.50” substitute “ £41.00 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I25

Art. 23 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(h)

Marginal Citations
M65

See section 126(8) of the Contributions and Benefits Act. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2015/457.

Housing BenefitI26I27I26I2724

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 74 M66 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “ £102.35 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “ £15.85 ”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “ £36.45 ”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “ £50.05 ”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “ £81.90 ”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “ £93.25 ”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “ £469.00 ”.

4

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 M67 (ineligible service charges), for “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” substitute “£29.05”, “£29.05”, “£14.75”, “£19.35”, “£19.35”, “£9.70” and “£3.60” respectively.

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 M68 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£32.70” substitute “ £34.30 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.80” substitute “ £4.00 ”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.60” substitute “ £2.75 ”.

6

In Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 M69 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1) M70, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “ £68.27 ”.

7

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 M71

a

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

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.45” substitute “ £17.60 ”.

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 Part 6 of Schedule 3 M72 (amount of component)—

a

in paragraph 25, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017 M73, for “£29.05” substitute “ £29.55 ”; and

b

in paragraph 26 M74 for “£38.55” substitute “ £39.20 ”.

10

In paragraph 17(1) M75 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 CreditI28I29I28I2925

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) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

3

In regulation 55 M76 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “ £102.35 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “ £15.85 ”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “ £36.45 ”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “ £50.05 ”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “ £81.90 ”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “ £93.25 ”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “ £469.00 ”.

4

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 M77 (ineligible service charges), for “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” substitute “£29.05”, “£29.05”, “£14.75”, “£19.35”, “£19.35”, “£9.70” and “£3.60” respectively.

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 M78 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£32.70” substitute “ £34.30 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.80” substitute “ £4.00 ”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.60” substitute “ £2.75 ”.

6

In Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 M79 shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1) M80, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “ £68.27 ”.

7

In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 for “£17.45” substitute “ £17.60 ”.

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 5 M81 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

PART 4JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE

Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker's AllowanceI30I3026

In regulation 79(1) of the JSA Regulations 1996 M82 (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker's allowance)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£57.90” substitute “ £58.90 ”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£73.10” substitute “ £74.35 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I30

Art. 26 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(j)

Marginal Citations
M82

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2013/2536 and 2015/30.

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker's AllowanceI31I3127

1

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the JSA Regulations 1996 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 JSA Regulations 1996 bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1) M83; and

b

paragraphs 15A(2)(a) M84 and 16(2)(a) M85 of Part III of Schedule 1,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).

3

In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 1 M86 shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1) M87 in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “ £68.27 ”.

4

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1 M88 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£17.45” substitute “ £17.60 ”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.45” substitute “ £17.60 ”.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 M89 (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 1 M90 (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 2 M91 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017 M92“£100,000” remains unchanged.

8

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 M93 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “ £102.35 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “ £15.85 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “ £36.45 ”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “ £50.05 ”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “ £81.90 ”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “ £93.25 ”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “ £469.00 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I31

Art. 27 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(j)

Marginal Citations
M83

Regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c) were omitted, and regulation 85(1) was amended, by S.I. 2003/455. Regulation 8 of that S.I. (as amended by S.I. 2005/2294) makes transitional arrangements in connection with the introduction of child tax credit. Regulation 85(1) was also amended by S.I. 2007/2618.

M84

Paragraph 15A was inserted by S.I. 2000/2629 and amended by S.I. 2003/455 and 2007/719.

M85

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2007/719, 2011/674 and 2013/388.

M86

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/1516, 2000/1978, 2005/2877, 2007/719, 2008/698 and 1554, 2009/1575 and 2015/30.

M87

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/2545, 1999/2555, 2003/455, 2006/718 and 2015/457.

M88

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/1803, 1998/766, 2003/455 and 2014/516.

M89

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/1516 and 1803, 2000/2239 and 2629, 2003/455 and 511, 2007/719, 2009/1488, 2015/457 and 2019/480.

M90

Part IVB was inserted by S.I. 2000/1978 and amended by S.I. 2000/2629, 2001/518, 2003/511, 2007/719, 2009/1488, 2015/457 and 2019/480.

M91

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.

M92

Relevant amending instrument is 2018/307.

M93

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/2518, 1999/2860, 2004/2327 and 2019/480.

The prescribed sum for the JSA Regulations 1996I32I3228

In regulation 172 of the JSA Regulations 1996 M94 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£40.50” substitute “ £41.00 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I32

Art. 28 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(j)

Marginal Citations
M94

See section 15(6) of the Jobseekers Act 1995. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2015/457.

Amounts for the JSA Regulations 2013I33I3329

In regulation 49 of the JSA Regulations 2013 M95 (weekly amounts of jobseeker's allowance)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£57.90” substitute “ £58.90 ”; and

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£73.10” substitute “ £74.35 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I33

Art. 29 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(k) (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(k)(4)

Marginal Citations
M95

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2015/30.

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension CreditI34I3430

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 6 M96 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£255.25” substitute “ £265.20 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£167.25” substitute “ £173.75 ”;

c

in paragraph (5)(a) for “£65.85” substitute “ £66.95 ”;

d

in paragraph (5)(b) for “£131.70” substitute “ £133.90 ”; and

e

in paragraph (8) for “£36.85” substitute “ £37.50 ”.

3

In regulation 7(2) M97 (savings credit) for “£144.38” and “£229.67” substitute “ £150.47 ” and “ £239.17 ” respectively.

4

In paragraph 8(2) of Schedule II M98 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017 M99“£100,000” remains unchanged.

5

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II M100 (persons residing with the claimant)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “ £102.35 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “ £15.85 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “ £36.45 ”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “ £50.05 ”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “ £81.90 ”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “ £93.25 ”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “ £469.00 ”.

6

In paragraph 9 of Schedule IIA M101 (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£53.34” substitute “ £54.32 ”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b)—

i

for “£29.02” substitute “ £29.52 ”; and

ii

for “£90.23” substitute “ £92.12 ”.

7

In paragraph 10 of Schedule IIA for “£63.84” substitute “ £64.82 ”.

8

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III M102 (polygamous marriages)—

a

in sub-paragraph (5), in the substituted paragraph (1) of regulation 6, for “ £255.25 ” and “£88.00” substitute “£265.20” and “£91.45” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (7), in the substituted paragraph (2) of regulation 7, for “ £229.67 ” substitute “£239.17”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I34

Art. 30 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(l)

Marginal Citations
M96

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2015/1754, 2018/676 and 2019/490.

M97

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.

M98

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.

M99

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2018/307.

M100

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2002/3197, 2004/2327, 2006/2378 and 2019/480.

M101

Schedule IIA was inserted by S.I. 2018/676. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.

M102

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2002/3197 and 2019/480.

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 2008I35I3531

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 Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the ESA Regulations 2008 bearing that number.

2

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 4 M103 (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to this Order except in cases referred to in paragraph (3).

3

In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 11 to this Order.

4

The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 4 M104 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

5

In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 4 to the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

6

In Part 4 of Schedule 4 (the component)—

a

in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, in paragraph 12 for “£29.05” substitute “ £29.55 ”; and

b

in paragraph 13 M105 for “£38.55” substitute “ £39.20 ”.

7

In paragraph 12 of Schedule 6 M106 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017 M107

a

in sub-paragraph (4) “£100,000” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (12)(b) M108“£150,000” remains unchanged; and

c

in sub-paragraph (12)(c) “£125,000” remains unchanged.

8

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 M109 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “ £102.35 ”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “ £15.85 ”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.85” substitute “ £36.45 ”;

ii

for “£143.00” substitute “ £149.00 ”; and

iii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£49.20” substitute “ £50.05 ”;

ii

for “£209.00” substitute “ £217.00 ”; and

iii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£80.55” substitute “ £81.90 ”;

ii

for “£272.00” substitute “ £283.00 ”; and

iii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£91.70” substitute “ £93.25 ”;

ii

for “£363.00” substitute “ £377.00 ”; and

iii

for “£451.00” substitute “ £469.00 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I35

Art. 31 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(m)

Marginal Citations
M103

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/2428, 2009/2655, 2011/2428 and 2015/30. Paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 was also amended by S.I. 2017/204 and 581 but the amendments do not apply where any of the circumstances in paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to S.I. 2017/204 apply.

M104

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/2428, 2015/457 and 2018/281.

M105

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.

M106

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.

M107

Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2018/307.

M108

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

M109

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2016/242 and 2019/480.

Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 2013I36I3632

1

In regulation 62 of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) and (b)(i) M110 for “£73.10” substitute “ £74.35 ”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b)(ii) M111 for “£57.90” substitute “ £58.90 ”; and

c

in paragraph (2) M112 for “£38.55” substitute “ £39.20 ”.

2

In regulation 62(2) of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts), as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017 M113

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£29.05” substitute “ £29.55 ”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£38.55” substitute “ £39.20 ”.

3

In regulation 62 of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts) as modified by paragraph 12 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) (Existing Awards) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 M114 as that paragraph is modified by paragraph 21(10) of Schedule 4 to the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 M115

a

in paragraph (1)(a)(i) and (ii)(aa) for “£73.10” substitute “ £74.35 ”; and

b

in paragraph (1)(a)(ii)(bb) for “£57.90” substitute “ £58.90 ”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I36

Art. 32 coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(n) (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(n)(4)

Marginal Citations
M110

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2015/30 and 2017/204 and 581.

M111

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2015/30 and 2017/204 and 581.

M112

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/204 and 2019/480.

M113

Regulation 62(2) was substituted by regulation 3 of S.I. 2017/204 but that amendment does not apply where any of the circumstances in paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to that S.I. apply. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2015/30 and 2019/480.

M114

S.I. 2010/1907 (“the 2010 Regulations”). The 2010 Regulations modify the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/794) (“the ESA Regulations 2008”) for the purpose of the conversion of awards of incapacity benefit, income support and severe disablement allowance to employment and support allowance under the ESA Regulations 2008.

M115

S.I. 2013/983. The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 modifies the 2010 Regulations so that they refer to a modified form of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/379) (“the ESA Regulations 2013”) for the purpose of the conversion of awards of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance to employment and support allowance under the ESA Regulations 2013.

PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT

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1

In the table in regulation 22 of the Universal Credit Regulations M116 (deduction of income and work allowance)—

a

for “£503”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “ £512 ”; and

b

for “£287”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “ £292 ”.

2

The amounts specified in the table in regulation 36 of the Universal Credit Regulations M117 (table showing amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.

3

In paragraph 14(1) of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations M118 (amount of housing cost contributions) for “£73.89” substitute “ £75.15 ”.

4

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,

as those paragraphs have effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017 M119“£200,000” remains unchanged.

PART 8REVOCATION

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The following are revoked—

a

the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Order 2015 M120;

b

the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015 M121 to the extent that it remains in force;

c

the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2017 M122 to the extent that it remains in force;

d

the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2018 M123 to the extent that it remains in force; and

e

the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2019 M124.

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

Will Quince Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Department for Work and Pensions

We consent,

Maggie ThroupRebecca Harris Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury