2015 No. 457

Social Security

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015

Made3rd March 2015

Coming into force in accordance with Article 1

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a review as required by section 150(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 19921 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of prices was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has also made a review as required by section 150A(1) of that Act2 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of earnings was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

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

The Treasury3 has consented to the making of this Order.

Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1504, 150A, 1515 and 189(1), (4) and (5)6 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, makes the following Order.

PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect1.

(1)

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

(2)

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—

(a)

this article and articles 2 and 6, on 1st April 2015;

(b)

article 3—

(i)

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

(ii)

for all other purposes, on 6th April 2015;

(c)

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

(d)

article 7, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2015, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations;

(e)

articles 11 and 12, on 9th April 2015;

(f)

articles 14 to 16, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2015, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

(g)

articles 17 and 18, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 6th April 2015, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2015;

(h)

articles 19 and 20, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2015, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;

(i)

article 21, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2015, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;

(j)

article 22, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2015, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;

(k)

article 23, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2015, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;

(l)

article 24, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first assessment period to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 20157, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “assessment period” has the same meaning as in section 7(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 20128; and

(m)

article 25, on 5th May 2015.

(3)

In so far as articles 3, 4, 8, 13 and 23 relate to a beneficiary in favour of whom an award of universal credit is in force, those articles shall come into force for the purposes of determining the beneficiary’s unearned income in relation to that award on the same day as article 24 comes into force for that beneficiary.

(4)

The changes made in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 6.

Interpretation2.

In this Order—

“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration Act 1992;

“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 19969;

“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 199210;

“the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200811;

“the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 201312;

“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200613;

“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200614;

“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198715;

“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199616;

“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199317;

“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200218;

“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 201319; and

“the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act” means the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act 201320.

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

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

(1)

From and including the respective dates specified in article 6, the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.

(2)

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children, widow’s pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons21.

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

(1)

The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

(2)

The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent.

(3)

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act22 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

(a)

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

(b)

for “£113.10” substitute “£115.95”.

(4)

It is directed23 that the sums which are—

(a)

additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2014-2015;

(b)

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act24 (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 Schedule25 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 197526, section 63 of the Social Security Act 198627 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 1.2 per cent.

(5)

The sums which, under—

(a)

section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act28, are shared additional pensions; and

(b)

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act29, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 1.2 per cent.

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

(1)

It is directed30 that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

(2)

Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person’s guaranteed minimum pension if payment of their occupational pension is postponed after they attain pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2)31 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years32.

Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are changed by this Order6.

(1)

Paragraphs (2) to (8), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (9), specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case.

(2)

Any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 8 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 6th April 2015.

(3)

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

(4)

Any increases in the sums specified for—

(a)

the rate of—

(i)

Category C and Category D retirement pension,

(ii)

attendance allowance, and

(iii)

carer’s allowance (except in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday); and

(b)

any increases in—

(i)

Category C retirement pension and carer’s allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) and (iii), and

(ii)

widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,

in respect of dependants,

shall in all cases take effect on 6th April 2015.

(5)

Any increases in the sums specified for—

(a)

the rate of—

(i)

carer’s allowance in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday,

(ii)

disablement benefit,

(iii)

maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act,

(iv)

industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension,

(v)

the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents, under section 107(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

(b)

any increases in—

(i)

the benefits referred to in heads (i), (iii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and

(ii)

disablement pension,

shall in all cases take effect on 8th April 2015.

(6)

In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act33 by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which he was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 6th April 2015.

(7)

The changes in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect in all cases on 9th April 2015.

(8)

The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 8th April 2015.

(9)

Any increases in the sums specified in article 3 of this Order, and article 8(b) of the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Order 201534, in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount35, shall take effect—

(a)

except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 6th April 2015;

(b)

in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2015,

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

Earnings Limits7.

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act36 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

(a)

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

(b)

“£30.00” remains unchanged.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit8.

(1)

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196537 (graduated retirement benefit)—

(a)

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

(b)

from and including 6th April 2015 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 13.30 pence.

(2)

The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 197838 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent.

(3)

The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 200539 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent.

(4)

The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance9.

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199140 (rate of benefit)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment10.

In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 201341 (rate of personal independence payment)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

Rates of age addition11.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199442 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(2)

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) shall be increased to “£11.15” and “£6.20” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance12.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199543 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(2)

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) shall be increased to “£11.15”, “£6.20” and “£6.20” respectively.

Rates of bereavement benefits13.

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 201044—

(a)

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

(b)

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

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support14.

(1)

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 to 4 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In—

(a)

regulations 17(1)(b)45, 18(1)(c) and 21(1)46; and

(b)

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)47 and 14(2)(a)48 of Part III of Schedule 2,

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

(3)

The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 249 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

(4)

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 250 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 251 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

(6)

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 352 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

(g)

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

(7)

The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

Income Support Transitional Protection15.

It is directed53 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198754 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 1.2 per cent.

The relevant sum for Income Support16.

In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act55 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£40.00” substitute “£40.50”.

Housing Benefit17.

(1)

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 5 and 6 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation B13(3)56 (determination of a maximum rent (social sector))—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) “14%” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) “25%” remains unchanged.

(3)

In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

(4)

In regulation 7457 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

(g)

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

(5)

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

(6)

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(7)

The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 358 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

(8)

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(9)

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.

(10)

In Part 6 of Schedule 359 (amount of components)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(11)

In paragraph 17(1)60 and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

(12)

In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit18.

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

(3)

In regulation 5561 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

(g)

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

(4)

(5)

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(6)

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

(7)

In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

(8)

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.

(9)

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

(10)

In paragraph 21 of Schedule 562 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance19.

(1)

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 9 to 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In—

(a)

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1)63; and

(b)

paragraphs 15A(2)(a)64 and 16(2)(a)65 of Part III of Schedule 1,

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

(3)

The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 166 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

(4)

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 167 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 168 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.

(6)

The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 169 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.

(7)

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 270 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

(g)

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

(8)

The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 12 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

The prescribed sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance20.

In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations71 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£40.00” substitute “£40.50”.

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit21.

(1)

The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 13 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 672 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(3)

In regulation 773 (savings credit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) “60 per cent.”, “60 per cent.” and “40 per cent.” in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) respectively remain unchanged; and

(b)

in paragraph (2) for “£120.35” and “£192.00” substitute “£126.50” and “£201.80” respectively.

(4)

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II74 (persons residing with the claimant)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

(g)

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

(5)

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III75 (polygamous marriages)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(6)

The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 13 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 200822.

(1)

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the ESA Regulations 2008, being sums to which the Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act does not apply, shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 14 and 15 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the ESA Regulations 2008 bearing that number.

(2)

The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 476 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.

(3)

In Part 4 of Schedule 477 (the components) in paragraph 13 for “£35.75” substitute “£36.20”.

(4)

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 678 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

(g)

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

(5)

The sums specified in any provision of the ESA Regulations 2008 set out in column (1) of Schedule 15 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 201323.

In regulation 62(2)(b) of the ESA Regulations 201379 (prescribed amounts) for “£35.75” substitute “£36.20”.

PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit24.

(1)

In regulation 34(1)(a) of the Universal Credit Regulations (amount of childcare costs element) “70%” remains unchanged.

(2)

The amounts of the child element, the additional amount in respect of each child or qualifying young person who is disabled (higher rate), the limited capability for work and work–related activity element, the carer element and the maximum amounts of the childcare costs element specified in the table in regulation 36 of the Universal Credit Regulations80 (table showing amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 16 to this Order.

(3)

In paragraph 14 of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations81 (amount of housing cost contributions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£68.68” substitute “£69.37”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (3)(a) “nil” remains unchanged.

(4)

The amounts specified in any provision of the Universal Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 17 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 8REVOCATION

Revocation25.

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 201482 is revoked.

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

Steve Webb

Minister of State,

Department for Work and Pensions

2nd March 2015

We consent

Mark Lancaster

Gavin Barwell

Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury

3rd March 2015

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

Article 3(1)

PART I83CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

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

PART IIBEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

Bereavement payment84.

£2,000.00.

PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a) higher rate	£82.30
		(b) lower rate	£55.10
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£74.65
3.	Age related addition.	(a) higher rate	£11.15
		(b) middle rate	£6.20
		(c) lower rate	£6.20
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer’s allowance85.		£62.10
6.	Category C retirement pension.	(a) lower rate	£41.50
		(b) higher rate	£69.50
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).
7.	Category D retirement pension.	The higher rate for Category C retirement pensions under paragraph 6 above.
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).		£0.25.

PART IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies (1)86			Increase for qualifying child (2)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
			£	£
1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit87—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11.35	47.65
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11.35	58.90
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		11.35	61.20
4.	Widowed mother’s allowance.		11.35	—
4A.	Widowed parent’s allowance88.		11.35	—
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.		11.35	65.70
6.	Category C retirement pension.		11.35	39.30
8.	Severe disablement allowance.		11.35	36.75
9.	Carer’s allowance.		11.35	36.55

PART VRATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Description of benefit, etc.		Rate
1.	Disablement pension (weekly rates).	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table89.
				TABLE
		Degree of Disablement			Amount
		(1)			(2)
		Per cent.			£
		100			168.00
		90			151.20
		80			134.40
		70			117.60
		60			100.80
		50			84.00
		40			67.20
		30			50.40
		20			33.60
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement			£67.20;
		(b)	in any case			£134.40.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).					£67.20.
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents90.					£168.00.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.					£103.85.
6.	Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.	(a)	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948			£21.50;
		(b)	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£21.50;
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45			£13.90;
		(d)	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£13.90;
		(e)	in any other case			£6.95.
7.	Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£11.35.
8.	Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£62.10.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.					£11,150.00.
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates).	(a)	initial rate91			£57.65;
		(b)	higher permanent rate			£115.95;
		(c)	lower permanent rate per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)			30
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£115.95.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons92 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person					£11.35.

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

Article 14(3)

PART IPERSONAL ALLOWANCES

2. (1)

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

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

(1)

Child or Young Person

(2)

Amount

Person in respect of the period—

(a)

beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;

(a)

£66.90;

(b)

beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.

(b)

£66.90.

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

Article 14(5)

PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1) Premium				(2) Amount
15.—(2)94 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.				(2)		£116.00.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.				(2A)		£116.00.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.				(3)		£116.00.
(4)95 Disability Premium—				(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(a)	£32.25;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).			(b)	£45.95.
(5) Severe Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);			(a)	£61.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—			(b)
		(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance96 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£61.85;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.			(ii)	£123.70.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.				(6) £60.06 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)97 Carer Premium.				(7) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)98 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.				(8)
					(a)	£24.43 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£15.75 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(c)	£22.60 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 4APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

Article 14(7)

(1) Provision in Income Support Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1)99	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 3100, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)101	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8)	100 per cent. of eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10102	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5)103	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	A sum determined by applying the formula— P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)104	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— formula—formula—
	$R \times \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)105	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 2A106	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17107	Nil.

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

Article 17(7)

PART 1Personal Allowances

2. (1)

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

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

Column (1)

Child or Young Person

Column (2)

Amount

Person in respect of the period—

(a)

beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;

(a)

£66.90;

(b)

beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.

(b)

£66.90.

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

Article 17(9)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

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

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

Article 18(6)

PART 1Personal Allowances

1.

109The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

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

2. (1)

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

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

Column (1)

Child or Young Person

Column (2)

Amount

Person in respect of the period—

(a)

beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;

(a)

£66.90;

(b)

beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.

(b)

£66.90.

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

Article 18(8)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

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

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

Article 19(3)

PART 1Personal Allowances

2. (1)

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

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

(1)

Child or Young Person

(2)

Amount

Person in respect of the period—

(a)

beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;

(a)

£66.90;

(b)

beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.

(b)

£66.90.

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

Article 19(5)

PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

Premium			Amount
20.—(2)112 Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);		(a)		£78.10;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);		(b)		£116.00;
(c)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).		(c)		£116.00.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.			(3) £116.00.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—			(4)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);		(a)		£78.10;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£116.00.
(5)113 Disability Premium—			(5)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);		(a)		£32.25;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£45.95.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—			(6)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);		(a)		£61.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);	(i)			£61.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)			£123.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.			(7) £60.06 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.			(8) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)114 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.			(9)
			(a)	£24.43 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(b)	£15.75 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)			a child or young person; nor
			(ii)			a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
				in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(c)	£22.60 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 11PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS115 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 19(6)

PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

Premium		Amount
20M.—(1)116 Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.		(1) £116.00.
(2) Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.		(2) £116.00.
(3)117 Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).		(3) £45.95.
(4) Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—		(4)
(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4)118;	(i)	£61.85;
(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	£123.70.
(5) Carer Premium.		(5) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6)119 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.		(6) £22.60 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

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

Article 19(8)

(1) Provision in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1)120	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)121	Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 2, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b)	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 9122	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4)123	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P \times Q$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R \times \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2)124	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 14125	Nil.
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3126	Nil.

SCHEDULE 13OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS

Article 21(6)

(1) Provision in State Pension Credit Regulations	(2) Specified Amount
Regulation 6(3)(a)	Nil.
Regulation 6(3)(b)	Nil.
Regulation 7(3)	Nil.
Schedule II, paragraph 6(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule II, paragraph 7(1)	The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2)127	£100,000.
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a)	The sum shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$P \times Q$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8)128	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R \times \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2)129	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)130	Nil.

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

Article 22(2)

PART 3Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

Premium			Amount
11.—(1) Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—			(1)
(a)	is a single claimant and—		(a)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)			£49.05;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£41.90;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components;	(iii)			£78.10;
(b)	is a member of a couple and—		(b)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)			£86.95;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£79.80;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components.	(iii)			£116.00.
(2) Severe disability premium—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)		£61.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5);	(i)				£61.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)				£123.70.
(3)131 Carer Premium.			(3) £34.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4)132 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.			(4)
			(a)	£15.75 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)				a child or young person; nor
			(ii)				a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied;
			(b)	£22.60 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 15APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008

Article 22(5)

(1) Provision in ESA Regulations 2008	(2) Specified Sum
Schedule 6, paragraph 7(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 9(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A \times B}{52}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4)133	£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P \times Q$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— $R \times \frac{S}{T}$

Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(b)	£150,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(c)	£125,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2)134	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).

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

Article 24(2)

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

SCHEDULE 17OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS

Article 24(4)

(1) Provision in Universal Credit Regulations	(2) Specified Amount
Regulation 34A(2) Step 2135	Apply the formula— $(\frac{P A}{D}) \times A P$
Schedule 4, paragraph 24(4)136	The allocated amount is to be found by applying the formula— $(\frac{A}{B}) \times C$
Schedule 4, paragraph 33	The amount of the renter’s housing costs element is to be calculated by reference to the formula— $S - H C C$
Schedule 4, paragraph 35(4)137	Amount S is to be found by applying the formula— $(\frac{A}{B}) \times C$
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(2)	The amount of the deduction is to be determined by the formula— $A \times B$
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(3)	The relevant percentage is 14% in the case of one excess bedroom.
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(4)	The relevant percentage is 25% in the case of two or more excess bedrooms.
Schedule 5, paragraph 10(2) Step 3	£200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 10(2) Step 4	Apply the formula— $\frac{(A \times S R)}{12}$
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 2	£200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 3	Apply the formula— $\frac{(A \times S R)}{12}$
Schedule 5, paragraph 12(1)	The standard rate is the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England which has effect for the purposes of paragraph 12 of Schedule 3 to the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (3) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (5).

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Article 7 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.

Article 8 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

Article 9 increases the rate of disability living allowance.

Article 10 increases the rate of personal independence payment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.

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

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

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

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

Part 7 of the Order relates to universal credit.

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

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

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

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