PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, extent, commencement and effect1.

(1)

This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2021.

(2)

This Order extends to England and Wales and Scotland, save for the following provisions which extend to England and Wales only—

(a)

paragraphs (3) and (5) in so far as they provide for the coming into force dates for the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraphs (b) to (f) of this paragraph;

(b)

article 3, in so far as it either states or increases the sums specified in—

(i)

Part III of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act for attendance allowance, severe disablement allowance, age related addition and carer’s allowance,

(ii)

Part IV of Schedule 4 to that Act for the increase for a qualifying child payable with severe disablement allowance and with carer’s allowance and for the increase for an adult dependant payable with severe disablement allowance,

(iii)

Part V of Schedule 4 to that Act;

(c)

article 7, in so far as it specifies the taking into effect dates for the provision made in article 3 as to the sums specified in the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph;

(d)

article 8, in so far as it states the earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases payable with severe disablement allowance and with carer’s allowance;

(e)

article 15; and

(f)

article 16.

(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 2021;

(b)

article 3—

(i)

in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 7(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2021, and

(ii)

for all other purposes, on 12th April 2021;

(c)

articles 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20, on 12th April 2021;

(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 2021, 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 9, on 6th April 2021;

(f)

article 10, on 4th April 2021, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)9 of the Contributions and Benefits Act (appropriate weekly rate of maternity allowance under section 35), for which purpose it shall come into force on 12th April 2021;

(g)

article 11, on 4th April 2021;

(h)

articles 17 and 18, on 15th April 2021;

(i)

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 12th April 2021, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

(j)

articles 24 and 25, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 5th April 2021, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2021;

(k)

articles 26, 27 and 28, 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 12th April 2021, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the JSA Regulations 1996;

(l)

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 12th April 2021, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the JSA Regulations 2013;

(m)

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 12th April 2021, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;

(n)

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 12th April 2021, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;

(o)

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 12th April 2021, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;

(p)

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 12th April 202110, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “assessment period” has the same meaning as in section 7(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 201211; and

(q)

article 34, on 10th May 2021.

(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.

Interpretation2.

In this Order—

“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 199612;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 199213;
“the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200814;
“the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 201315;
“the ESA and UC Regulations 2017” means the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 201716;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200617;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 200618;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198719;
“the JSA Regulations 1996” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199620;
“the JSA Regulations 2013” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 201321;
“the LMI Regulations 2017” means the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 201722;
“the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act 201423;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199324;
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200225; and
“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 201326.

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act3.

(1)

From and including the respective dates specified in article 7, the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.

(2)

The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except in—

(a)

Part III, the sum specified for age addition to a pension of any category and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;

(b)

Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and

(c)

Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons27.

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act4.

(1)

The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 7.

(2)

The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 0.5 per cent.

(3)

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act28 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

(a)

for “£109.50” substitute “£110.05”; and

(b)

for “£134.25” substitute “£137.60”.

(4)

It is directed29 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 2020-2021;

(b)

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act30 (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 Schedule31 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 197532, section 63 of the Social Security Act 198633 or section 150(1)(e) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992,

shall in each case be increased by 0.5 per cent.

(5)

The sums which, under—

(a)

section 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act34, are shared additional pensions; and

(b)

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act35, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 0.5 per cent.

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

(1)

It is directed36 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)37 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 0.5 per cent where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years38.

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act6.

(1)

The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (4) shall be increased from and including the date specified in article 7(10).

(2)

In regulation 1A of the State Pension Regulations 201539 (full rate of state pension) for “£175.20” substitute “£179.60”.

(3)

It is directed40 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 0.5 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 0.5 per cent.

(5)

For the purpose of this article, “old state pension” has the same meaning as in section 22 of the Pensions Act.

Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 are changed by this Order7.

(1)

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 12th April 2021.

(3)

The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5 shall take effect on 12th April 2021.

(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 12th April 2021.

(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 14th April 2021.

(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 Act41 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 12th April 2021.

(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 15th April 2021.

(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 7th April 2021.

(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 amount42, 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 12th April 2021;

(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 2021,

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 12th April 2021.

(11)

The increase in the sum mentioned in article 14 shall take effect on 12th April 2021.

Earnings Limits8.

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act43 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

(a)

“£245.00”, in both places where it occurs, remains unchanged; and

(b)

“£33.00” remains unchanged.

Statutory Sick Pay9.

In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act44 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£95.85” substitute “£96.35”.

Statutory Maternity Pay10.

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 198645 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£151.20” substitute “£151.97”.

Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay and Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay11.

(1)

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 200246—

(a)

in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£151.20” substitute “£151.97”; and

(b)

in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£151.20” substitute “£151.97”.

(2)

In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 201447 (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£151.20” substitute “£151.97”.

(3)

In regulation 20(1)(a) of the Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) Regulations 202048 (weekly rate of payment) for “£151.20” substitute “£151.97”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12.

(1)

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196549 (graduated retirement benefit)—

(a)

the sum of “14.40” pence shall be increased by 0.5 per cent; and

(b)

the reference to that sum shall have effect as a reference to “14.47” 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 197850 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 0.5 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 200551 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 0.5 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 0.5 per cent.

Increase in amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 197913.

In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 197952 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£80.45” substitute “£82.45”.

Maximum additional pension14.

In regulation 3A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations 201053 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£179.41” substitute “£180.31”.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance15.

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199154 (rate of benefit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£89.15” substitute “£89.60”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£59.70” substitute “£60.00”;

(c)

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£23.60” substitute “£23.70”;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£62.25” substitute “£62.55”; and

(e)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£23.60” substitute “£23.70”.

Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment16.

In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 201355 (rate of personal independence payment)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£59.70” substitute “£60.00”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£89.15” substitute “£89.60”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£23.60” substitute “£23.70”; and

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£62.25” substitute “£62.55”.

Rates of age addition17.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199456 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£23.30” substitute “£23.40”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£11.70” substitute “£11.75”.

(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 200857 the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 shall be increased to “£12.15” and “£6.75” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance18.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199558 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£23.30” substitute “£23.40”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.00”; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£7.45” substitute “£7.50”.

(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 “£12.15”, “£6.75” and “£6.75” respectively.

Rates of bereavement benefits19.

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 201059—

(a)

in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£121.95” substitute “£122.55”; and

(b)

in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance) for “£121.95” substitute “£122.55”.

Rates of bereavement support payment20.

In regulation 3 of the Bereavement Support Payment Regulations 201760 (rate of bereavement support payment)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) “£350” remains unchanged;

(b)

in paragraph (2) “£3,500” remains unchanged;

(c)

in paragraph (4) “£100” remains unchanged; and

(d)

in paragraph (5) “£2,500” remains unchanged.

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support21.

(1)

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 and 3 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In—

(a)

regulations 17(1)(b)61, 18(1)(c) and 21(1)62; and

(b)

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)63 and 14(2)(a)64 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 165 shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order; and

(b)

in paragraph 2(1)66, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.27” substitute “£68.60”.

(4)

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 267 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£17.60” substitute “£17.65”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.60” substitute “£17.65”.

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 268 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

(6)

In paragraph 11(5) of Schedule 369 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 201770 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

(7)

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 371 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£102.35” substitute “£102.85”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.85” substitute “£15.95”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£149.00” remains unchanged;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

(i)

for “£36.45” substitute “£36.65”;

(ii)

“£149.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

(i)

for “£50.05” substitute “£50.30”;

(ii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

(i)

for “£81.90” substitute “£82.30”;

(ii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

(i)

for “£93.25” substitute “£93.70”;

(ii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£469.00” remains unchanged.

Income Support Transitional Protection22.

It is directed72 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198773 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 0.5 per cent.

The relevant sum for Income Support23.

In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act74 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) “£41.00” remains unchanged.

Housing Benefit24.

(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 7475 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£102.35” substitute “£102.85”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.85” substitute “£15.95”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) “£149.00” remains unchanged;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b)—

(i)

for “£36.45” substitute “£36.65”;

(ii)

“£149.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged;

(e)

in paragraph (2)(c)—

(i)

for “£50.05” substitute “£50.30”;

(ii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged;

(f)

in paragraph (2)(d)—

(i)

for “£81.90” substitute “£82.30”;

(ii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(g)

in paragraph (2)(e)—

(i)

for “£93.25” substitute “£93.70”;

(ii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£469.00” remains unchanged.

(4)

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 176 (ineligible service charges), for “£29.05”, “£29.05”, “£14.75”, “£19.35”, “£19.35” and “£9.70” substitute “£29.20”, “£29.20”, “£14.80”, “£19.45”, “£19.45” and “£9.75” respectively and “£3.60” remains unchanged.

(5)

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 177 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£34.30” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£4.00” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£2.75” remains unchanged.

(6)

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

(a)

the sums specified in paragraph 178 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

(b)

in paragraph 2(1)79, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.27” substitute “£68.60”.

(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 201580—

(a)

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

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.60” substitute “£17.65”.

(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 381 (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 201782, for “£29.55” substitute “£29.70”; and

(b)

in paragraph 2683 for “£39.20” substitute “£39.40”.

(10)

In paragraph 17(1)84 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 Credit25.

(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 5585 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£102.35” substitute “£102.85”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.85” substitute “£15.95”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) “£149.00” remains unchanged;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b)—

(i)

for “£36.45” substitute “£36.65”;

(ii)

“£149.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged;

(e)

in paragraph (2)(c)—

(i)

for “£50.05” substitute “£50.30”;

(ii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged;

(f)

in paragraph (2)(d)—

(i)

for “£81.90” substitute “£82.30”;

(ii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(g)

in paragraph (2)(e)—

(i)

for “£93.25” substitute “£93.70”;

(ii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£469.00” remains unchanged.

(4)

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 186 (ineligible service charges), for “£29.05”, “£29.05”, “£14.75”, “£19.35”, “£19.35” and “£9.70” substitute “£29.20”, “£29.20”, “£14.80”, “£19.45”, “£19.45” and “£9.75” respectively and “£3.60” remains unchanged.

(5)

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 187 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£34.30” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£4.00” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£2.75” remains unchanged.

(6)

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

(a)

the sums specified in paragraph 188 shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and

(b)

in paragraph 2(1)89, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.27” substitute “£68.60”.

(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 “£17.60” substitute “£17.65”.

(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 590 (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 Allowance26.

In regulation 79(1) of the JSA Regulations 199691 (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£58.90” substitute “£59.20”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£74.35” substitute “£74.70”.

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance27.

(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)92; and

(b)

paragraphs 15A(2)(a)93 and 16(2)(a)94 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 195 shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order; and

(b)

in paragraph 2(1)96 in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£68.27” substitute “£68.60”.

(4)

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 197 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£17.60” substitute “£17.65”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17.60” substitute “£17.65”.

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 198 (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 199 (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 2100 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017101 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

(8)

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2102 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£102.35” substitute “£102.85”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.85” substitute “£15.95”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£149.00” remains unchanged;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

(i)

for “£36.45” substitute “£36.65”;

(ii)

“£149.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

(i)

for “£50.05” substitute “£50.30”;

(ii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

(i)

for “£81.90” substitute “£82.30”;

(ii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

(i)

for “£93.25” substitute “£93.70”;

(ii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£469.00” remains unchanged.

The prescribed sum for the JSA Regulations 199628.

In regulation 172 of the JSA Regulations 1996103 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) “£41.00” remains unchanged.

Amounts for the JSA Regulations 201329.

In regulation 49 of the JSA Regulations 2013104 (weekly amounts of jobseeker’s allowance)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£58.90” substitute “£59.20”; and

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£74.35” substitute “£74.70”.

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit30.

(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 6105 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£265.20” substitute “£270.30”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£173.75” substitute “£177.10”;

(c)

in paragraph (5)(a) for “£66.95” substitute “£67.30”;

(d)

in paragraph (5)(b) for “£133.90” substitute “£134.60”; and

(e)

in paragraph (8) for “£37.50” substitute “£37.70”.

(3)

In regulation 7(2)106 (savings credit) for “£150.47” and “£239.17” substitute “£153.70” and “£244.12” respectively.

(4)

In paragraph 8(2) of Schedule II107 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017108 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

(5)

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II109 (persons residing with the claimant)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£102.35” substitute “£102.85”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.85” substitute “£15.95”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£149.00” remains unchanged;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

(i)

for “£36.45” substitute “£36.65”;

(ii)

“£149.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

(i)

for “£50.05” substitute “£50.30”;

(ii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

(i)

for “£81.90” substitute “£82.30”;

(ii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

(i)

for “£93.25” substitute “£93.70”;

(ii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£469.00” remains unchanged.

(6)

In paragraph 9 of Schedule IIA110 (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£54.32” substitute “£54.60”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b)—

(i)

for “£29.52” substitute “£29.66”; and

(ii)

for “£92.12” substitute “£92.54”.

(7)

In paragraph 10 of Schedule IIA for “£64.82” substitute “£65.10”.

(8)

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III111 (polygamous marriages)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (5), in the substituted paragraph (1) of regulation 6, for “£265.20” and “£91.45” substitute “£270.30” and “£93.20” respectively; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (7), in the substituted paragraph (2) of regulation 7, for “£239.17” substitute “£244.12”.

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 200831.

(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 4112 (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 4113 (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 “£29.55” substitute “£29.70”; and

(b)

in paragraph 13114 for “£39.20” substitute “£39.40”.

(7)

In paragraph 12 of Schedule 6115 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 20 of the LMI Regulations 2017116—

(a)

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

(b)

in sub-paragraph (12)(b)117 “£150,000” remains unchanged; and

(c)

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

(8)

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6118 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£102.35” substitute “£102.85”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.85” substitute “£15.95”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£149.00” remains unchanged;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

(i)

for “£36.45” substitute “£36.65”;

(ii)

“£149.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

(i)

for “£50.05” substitute “£50.30”;

(ii)

“£217.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

(i)

for “£81.90” substitute “£82.30”;

(ii)

“£283.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

(i)

for “£93.25” substitute “£93.70”;

(ii)

“£377.00” remains unchanged; and

(iii)

“£469.00” remains unchanged.

Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 201332.

(1)

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

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) and (b)(i)119 for “£74.35” substitute “£74.70”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b)(ii)120 for “£58.90” substitute “£59.20”; and

(c)

in paragraph (2)121 for “£39.20” substitute “£39.40”.

(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 2017122—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£29.55” substitute “£29.70”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£39.20” substitute “£39.40”.

(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 2010123 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 2013124—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a)(i) and (ii)(aa) for “£74.35” substitute “£74.70”; and

(b)

in paragraph (1)(a)(ii)(bb) for “£58.90” substitute “£59.20”.

PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit33.

(1)

In the table in regulation 22 of the Universal Credit Regulations125 (deduction of income and work allowance)—

(a)

for “£512”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£515”; and

(b)

for “£292”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£293”.

(2)

The amounts specified in the table in regulation 36 of the Universal Credit Regulations126 (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 Regulations127 (amount of housing cost contributions) for “£75.15” substitute “£75.53”.

(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 2017128 “£200,000” remains unchanged.

PART 8REVOCATION

Revocation34.

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2020129 is revoked.

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

Name
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Work and Pensions

We consent,

Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury