The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2017

Made: 2nd March 2017

Coming into force in accordance with article 1

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PART 1 — INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect

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Interpretation

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PART 2 — SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

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

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

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

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

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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 Order

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Earnings Limits

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Statutory Sick Pay

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Statutory Maternity Pay

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

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Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit

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

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Maximum additional pension

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Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance

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Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment

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Rates of age addition

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Rates of transitional invalidity allowance

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Rates of bereavement benefits

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PART 3 — INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support

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Income Support Transitional Protection

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Housing Benefit

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Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit

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PART 4 — JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance

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PART 5 — STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit

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PART 6 — EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 2008

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Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 2013

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PART 7 — UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit

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PART 8 — REVOCATIONS

Revocations

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

PART I — CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit	Description of benefit	Weekly rate	Weekly rate
2.	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a)lower rate	£80.25
		(b)higher rate	£95.00
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		£106.40
5.	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(4) or 48AA(4) applies.		£73.30

PART II — BEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

Bereavement payment[^f00095].		£2,000.00.

PART III — NON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit	Description of benefit	Weekly rate	Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a)higher rate	£83.10
		(b)lower rate	£55.65
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£75.40
3.	Age related addition.	(a)higher rate	£11.25
		(b)middle rate	£6.25
		(c)lower rate	£6.25
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer’s allowance[^f00096].		£62.70
7.	Category D retirement pension[^f00097].		£73.30
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).		£0.25.

PART IV — INCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies (1)[^f00098]	Benefit to which increase applies (1)[^f00098]	Benefit to which increase applies (1)[^f00098]	Increase for qualifying child (2)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
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1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit[^f00099]—	Short-term incapacity benefit[^f00099]—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11.35	48.15
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11.35	59.50
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	11.35	61.80
4.	Widowed mother’s allowance.	Widowed mother’s allowance.	11.35	—
4A.	Widowed parent’s allowance[^f00100].	Widowed parent’s allowance[^f00100].	11.35	—
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.	Category A or B retirement pension.	11.35	66.35
6.	Category C retirement pension.	Category C retirement pension.	11.35	39.70
8.	Severe disablement allowance.	Severe disablement allowance.	11.35	37.10
9.	Carer’s allowance.	Carer’s allowance.	11.35	36.90

PART V — RATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Description of benefit, etc.	Description of benefit, etc.	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate	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[^f00101].	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00101].	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00101].	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00101].	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00101].	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00101].
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		Degree of Disablement	Degree of Disablement	Degree of Disablement	Amount	Amount	Amount
		(1)	(1)	(1)	(2)
		Per cent.	Per cent.	Per cent.	£
		100	100	100	169.70
		90	90	90	152.73
		80	80	80	135.76
		70	70	70	118.79
		60	60	60	101.82
		50	50	50	84.85
		40	40	40	67.88
		30	30	30	50.91
		20	20	20	33.94
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	£67.90;	£67.90;
		(b)	in any case	in any case	in any case	£135.80.	£135.80.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).					£67.90.	£67.90.
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents[^f00102].					£169.70.	£169.70.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.					£104.90.	£104.90.
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	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	£21.70;	£21.70;
		(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	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	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	£21.70;	£21.70;
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	£14.00;	£14.00;
		(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	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	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	£14.00;	£14.00;
		(e)	in any other case	in any other case	in any other case	£7.00.	£7.00.
7.	Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£11.35.	£11.35.
8.	Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£62.70.	£62.70.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.					£11,260.00.	£11,260.00.
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates)[^f00103].	(b)	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	£122.30;	£122.30;
		(c)	lower permanent rate 30 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)	lower permanent rate 30 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)	lower permanent rate 30 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)
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£122.30.	£122.30.	£122.30.	£122.30.	£122.30.	£122.30.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons[^f00104] under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	£11.35.

SCHEDULE 2 — PARAGRAPH 2 OF PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

PART I — PERSONAL ALLOWANCES

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

PART IV — WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1) Premium	(1) Premium	(1) Premium	(1) Premium	(2) Amount	(2) Amount	(2) Amount	(2) Amount
15.—(2)[^f00106]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)[^f00106]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)[^f00106]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)[^f00106]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	(2)	(2)	£128.40.	£128.40.
(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)	(2A)	£128.40.	£128.40.
(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)	(3)	£128.40.	£128.40.
(4)[^f00107]Disability Premium—	(4)[^f00107]Disability Premium—	(4)[^f00107]Disability Premium—	(4)[^f00107]Disability Premium—	(4)	(4)	(4)	(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);		(a)	£32.55;	£32.55;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).		(b)	£46.40.	£46.40.
(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)	(5)	(5)	(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);		(a)	£62.45;	£62.45;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(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[^f00108] or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£62.45;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.			(ii)	£124.90.
(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)[^f00109]Carer Premium.	(7)[^f00109]Carer Premium.	(7)[^f00109]Carer Premium.	(7)[^f00109]Carer Premium.	(7)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)[^f00110]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)[^f00110]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)[^f00110]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)[^f00110]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)
					(a)	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 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;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(c)	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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 4 — APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in Income Support Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1)[^f00111]	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent of the specified amount.
Schedule 3[^f00112], paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$A A + B$
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)[^f00113]	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)[^f00114]	100 per cent. of eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10[^f00115]	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$A x B 52$
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5)[^f00116]	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	A sum determined by applying the formula— P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)[^f00117]	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x S T$
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)[^f00118]	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[^f00119]	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17[^f00120]	Nil.

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

PART 1 — Personal Allowances

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

PARTNonBreakingSpace4 — Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount
20.—(5)Disability Premium—	20.—(5)Disability Premium—	20.—(5)Disability Premium—	20.—(5)Disability Premium—	(5)	(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);		(a)	£32.55;	£32.55;	£32.55;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).		(b)	£46.40.	£46.40.	£46.40.
(6)[^f00122]Severe Disability Premium—	(6)[^f00122]Severe Disability Premium—	(6)[^f00122]Severe Disability Premium—	(6)[^f00122]Severe Disability Premium—	(6)	(6)
(a)	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);		(a)	£62.45;	£62.45;	£62.45;
(b)	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(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 who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);		(b)	(i)	£62.45;	£62.45;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.		(b)	(ii)	£124.90.	£124.90.
(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)£60.90 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.	(7)£60.90 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.	(7)£60.90 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.	(7)£60.90 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.	(7)£60.90 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)Carer Premium.	(8)Carer Premium.	(8)Carer Premium.	(8)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)Enhanced disability premium.	(9)Enhanced disability premium.	(9)Enhanced disability premium.	(9)Enhanced disability premium.	(9)	(9)
					(a)	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(b)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(c)	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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 7 — PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PARTNonBreakingSpace1 — Personal Allowances

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

PARTNonBreakingSpace4 — Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount
12.—(1)[^f00125]Severe disability premium—	12.—(1)[^f00125]Severe disability premium—	12.—(1)[^f00125]Severe disability premium—	(1)	(1)	(1)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	(a)	£62.45;	£62.45;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—
(i)	(i)	in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);	(b)	(i)	£62.45;
(ii)	(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.	(b)	(ii)	£124.90.
(2)Enhanced disability premium.	(2)Enhanced disability premium.	(2)Enhanced disability premium.	(2)£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.	(2)£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.	(2)£24.78 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)Disabled child premium.	(3)Disabled child premium.	(3)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.	(3)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.	(3)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4)Carer premium.	(4)Carer premium.	(4)Carer premium.	(4)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.	(4)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.	(4)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

SCHEDULE 9 — PARAGRAPH 2 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

PARTNonBreakingSpace1 — Personal Allowances

2

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(1) Child or Young Person	(1) Child or Young Person	(2) Amount	(2) Amount
Person in respect of the period—	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 10 — PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PARTNonBreakingSpaceIV — Weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount
20.—(2)[^f00127]Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—	20.—(2)[^f00127]Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—	20.—(2)[^f00127]Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);	(a)	(a)	£86.25;	£86.25;	£86.25;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);	(b)	(b)	£128.40;	£128.40;	£128.40;
(c)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).	(c)	(c)	£128.40.	£128.40.	£128.40.
(3)Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.	(3)Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.	(3)Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.	(3)£128.40.	(3)£128.40.	(3)£128.40.	(3)£128.40.	(3)£128.40.
(4)Higher Pensioner Premium—	(4)Higher Pensioner Premium—	(4)Higher Pensioner Premium—	(4)	(4)	(4)	(4)	(4)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);	(a)	(a)	£86.25;	£86.25;	£86.25;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).	(b)	(b)	£128.40.	£128.40.	£128.40.
(5)[^f00128]Disability Premium—	(5)[^f00128]Disability Premium—	(5)[^f00128]Disability Premium—	(5)	(5)	(5)	(5)	(5)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);	(a)	(a)	£32.55;	£32.55;	£32.55;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).	(b)	(b)	£46.40.	£46.40.	£46.40.
(6)Severe Disability Premium—	(6)Severe Disability Premium—	(6)Severe Disability Premium—	(6)	(6)	(6)	(6)	(6)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);	(a)	(a)	£62.45;	£62.45;	£62.45;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—	(b)	(b)
(i)	(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)	(i)	(i)	(i)	£62.45;
(ii)	(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	£124.90.
(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.	(7)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.	(7)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.	(7)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.	(7)£60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.	(8) Carer Premium.	(8) Carer Premium.	(8) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)[^f00129]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.	(9)[^f00129]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.	(9)[^f00129]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.	(9)	(9)	(9)
			(a)	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(b)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)	(i)	(i)	(i)	a child or young person; nor
			(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
				in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(c)	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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 11 — PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS[^f00130] AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PARTNonBreakingSpaceIVB — Weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount
20M.—(1)[^f00131]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.	20M.—(1)[^f00131]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)£128.40.	(1)£128.40.	(1)£128.40.
(2)[^f00132]Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.	(2)[^f00132]Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.	(2)£128.40.	(2)£128.40.	(2)£128.40.
(3)[^f00133]Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).	(3)[^f00133]Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).	(3)£46.40.	(3)£46.40.	(3)£46.40.
(4)Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—	(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)[^f00134];	(i)	(i)	£62.45;
(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	(ii)	£124.90.
(5)Carer Premium.	(5)Carer Premium.	(5)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.	(5)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.	(5)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6)[^f00135]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.	(6)[^f00135]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.	(6)£22.85 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.	(6)£22.85 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.	(6)£22.85 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

SCHEDULE 12 — APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1)[^f00136]	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)[^f00137]	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—
	$A A + B$
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b)[^f00138]	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[^f00139]	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$A x B 52$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4)[^f00140]	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x S T$
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2)[^f00141]	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[^f00142]	Nil.
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3[^f00143]	Nil.

SCHEDULE 13 — OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS

(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—
	$A A + B$
Schedule II, paragraph 7(1)	The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula—
	$A x B 52$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2)[^f00144]	£100,000.
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a)	The sum shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8)[^f00145]	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x S T$
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2)[^f00146]	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)[^f00147]	Nil.

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

PART 3 — Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount
11.—(1)[^f00148]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—	11.—(1)[^f00148]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—	11.—(1)[^f00148]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
(a)	is a single claimant and—	is a single claimant and—	(a)	(a)
(i)	(i)	is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)	(i)	(i)	(i)	£57.20;	£57.20;
(ii)	(ii)	is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	£49.70;	£49.70;
(iii)	(iii)	is not entitled to either of those components;	(iii)	(iii)	(iii)	(iii)	£86.25;	£86.25;
(b)	is a member of a couple and—	is a member of a couple and—	(b)	(b)
(i)	(i)	is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)	(i)	(i)	(i)	£99.35;	£99.35;
(ii)	(ii)	is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	£91.85;	£91.85;
(iii)	(iii)	is not entitled to either of those components.	(iii)	(iii)	(iii)	(iii)	£128.40.	£128.40.
(2)Severe disability premium—	(2)Severe disability premium—	(2)Severe disability premium—	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	(a)	(a)	£62.45;	£62.45;	£62.45;	£62.45;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—	(b)	(b)
(i)	(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)	(i)	(i)	(i)	(i)	£62.45;
(ii)	(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	£124.90.
(3)[^f00149]Carer Premium.	(3)[^f00149]Carer Premium.	(3)[^f00149]Carer Premium.	(3)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).	(3)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).	(3)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).	(3)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).	(3)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).	(3)£34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4)[^f00150]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.	(4)[^f00150]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.	(4)[^f00150]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.	(4)	(4)	(4)
			(a)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)	(i)	(i)	(i)	(i)	a child or young person; nor
			(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied;
			(b)	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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.	£22.85 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 15 — APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008

(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—
	$A A + B$
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(b)[^f00151]	Half the amount which will fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
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—
	$A x B 52$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4)[^f00152]	£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— $R x S T$
	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— $R x S T$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(b)	£150,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(c)	£125,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2)[^f00153]	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 16 — AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN REGULATION 36 OF THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Element	Element	Amount for each assessment period
Child element—	Child element—	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—	Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—	Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—
	higher rate	£372.30
LCW and LCWRA elements—	LCW and LCWRA elements—	LCW and LCWRA elements—
	limited capability for work and work-related activity	£318.76
Carer element	Carer element	£151.89
Childcare costs element—	Childcare costs element—
	maximum amount for one child	£646.35
	maximum amount for two or more children	£1,108.04

SCHEDULE 17 — OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in Universal Credit Regulations	(2) Specified Amount
Regulation 34A(2) Step 2[^f00154]	Apply the formula— $( PA D )xAP$
Schedule 4, paragraph 24(4)[^f00155]	The allocated amount is to be found by applying the formula— $( A B )xC$
Schedule 4, paragraph 33	The amount of the renter’s housing costs element is to be calculated by reference to the formula— $S−HCC$
Schedule 4, paragraph 35(4)[^f00156]	Amount S is to be found by applying the formula— $( A B )xC$
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(2)	The amount of the deduction is to be determined by the formula— $AxB$
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— $( AxSR ) 12$
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 2	£200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 3	Apply the formula— $( AxSR ) 12$
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).

Signed

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

Caroline Nokes — Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, — Department for Work and Pensions — 2017-02-28

We consent,

Andrew Griffiths — Stephen Barclay — Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury — 2017-03-02

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Order is made as a consequence of a review under section 150 and 151A of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c.5) (“the Administration Act”) and includes details of the sums mentioned in those sections.

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 (c.4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/4) (“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 (c.48)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/48) on account of increases in guaranteed minimum pensions.

Article 6 increases the rates and amounts relating to the state pension under Part 1 of the Pensions Act [2014 (c.19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/19) including the full rate, amounts exceeding the full rate, the rate of increments and inherited increments.

Article 7 specifies the dates from which the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 are altered.

Article 8 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.

Article 9 increases the weekly rate of statutory sick pay.

Article 10 increases the weekly rate of statutory maternity pay.

Article 11 increases the weekly rates of statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay and statutory shared parental pay.

Article 12 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

Article 13 increases the amount of a Category C retirement pension.

Article 14 increases the prescribed maximum additional pension for the purposes of section 52(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Article 15 increases the rate of disability living allowance.

Article 16 increases the rate of personal independence payment.

Article 17 increases the weekly rates of age addition and the rates referred to in article 17(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit.

Article 18 increases the weekly rates of transitional invalidity allowance and the rates referred to in article 18(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit.

Article 19 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 20 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income support. Article 20(3) and Schedule 2 set out certain personal allowances; article 20(4) and (5) and Schedule 3 set out the premiums and article 20(7) and Schedule 4 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 21 provides for the percentage increase of sums payable by way of special transitional additions to income support.

Article 22 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit and the appropriate maximum housing benefit. Article 22(7) and Schedule 5 set out certain personal allowances and article 22(9) and Schedule 6 set out the premiums.

Article 23 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 23(6) and Schedule 7 set out the personal allowances and article 23(7) and (8) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums.

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

Article 24 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker’s allowance. Article 24(3) and Schedule 9 set out certain personal allowances; article 24(4) and (5) and Schedule 10 set out the premiums; article 24(6) and Schedule 11 set out the premiums for joint-claim couples and article 24(8) and Schedule 12 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.

Article 25 and Schedule 13 specify the amounts relevant to state pension credit.

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

Article 26 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 26(2) and Schedule 14 set out the premiums; article 26(3) increases the support component, and article 26(5) and Schedule 15 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 27 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 28 and Schedules 16 and 17 specify the amounts relevant to universal credit.

Article 29 of the Order provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015 ([S.I. 2015/457](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/457)) save for articles 16 and 20 which respectively state the sum by which any income support or jobseeker’s allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced and 17(10)(a) which states the amount of the work-related activity component of housing benefit. That amount is frozen under section 11 of, and paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to, the Welfare Reform and Work Act [2016 (c.7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/7). Article 29 also provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2016 ([S.I. 2016/230](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/230)).

In accordance with sections 150(8), 150A(5) and (9) and 151A(6) and (7) 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.

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

Footnotes

[^f00130]: Part IVB was inserted by S.I. 2000/1978.

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