2017 No. 260

Social Security

Terms And Conditions Of Employment

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2017

Made2nd March 2017

Coming into force in accordance with article 1

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a review as required by sections 150(1)1 and 151A(1)2 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 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 Act3 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 Treasury4 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 1505, 150A, 1516, 151A and 189(1), (4) and (5)7 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 2017.

(2)

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

(a)

this article and articles 2 and 7, on 1st April 2017;

(b)

article 3—

(i)

in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 7(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2017, and

(ii)

for all other purposes, on 10th April 2017;

(c)

articles 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 19, on 10th April 2017;

(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 2017, 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 2017;

(f)

article 10, on 2nd April 2017, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)8 of the Contributions and Benefits Act (appropriate weekly rate of maternity allowance under section 35), for which purpose it shall come into force on 10th April 2017;

(g)

article 11, on 2nd April 2017;

(h)

articles 17 and 18, on 6th April 2017;

(i)

articles 20 and 21, 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 10th April 2017, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

(j)

articles 22 and 23, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 3rd April 2017, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2017;

(k)

article 24, 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 10th April 2017, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;

(l)

article 25, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 10th April 2017, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;

(m)

article 26, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 10th April 2017, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;

(n)

article 27, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 10th April 2017, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;

(o)

article 28, 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 10th April 20179, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “assessment period” has the same meaning as in section 7(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 201210; and

(p)

article 29, on 9th May 2017.

(3)

In so far as articles 3, 4, 10, 12, 19 and 27 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 28 comes into force for that beneficiary.

(4)

The changes made in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 7.

Interpretation2.

In this Order—

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

“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 199611;

“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 199212;

“the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200813;

“the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 201314;

“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200615;

“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200616;

“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198717;

“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199618;

“the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act 201419;

“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199320;

“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200221; and

“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 201322.

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

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

(1)

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

(2)

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons23.

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

(1)

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

(2)

The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 1.0 per cent.

(3)

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act24 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

(a)

for “£101.10” substitute “£102.10”; and

(b)

for “£119.30” substitute “£122.30”.

(4)

It is directed25 that the sums which are—

(a)

additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2016-2017;

(b)

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act26 (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred);

(c)

lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule27 on becoming entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (entitlement to lump sum where pensioner’s deceased spouse or civil partner has deferred entitlement); and

(d)

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 197528, section 63 of the Social Security Act 198629 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 1.0 per cent.

(5)

The sums which, under—

(a)

section 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act30, are shared additional pensions; and

(b)

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act31, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 1.0 per cent.

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

(1)

It is directed32 that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 7.

(2)

Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person’s guaranteed minimum pension if payment of their occupational pension is postponed after they attain pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2)33 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 1.0 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years34.

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

(1)

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

(2)

In regulation 1A of the State Pension Regulations 201535 (full rate of state pension) for “£155.65” substitute “£159.55”.

(3)

It is directed36 that the sums which are increases under section 17 of the Pensions Act in the rates of state pensions under Part 1 of that Act shall be increased by 1.0 per cent.

(4)

The amounts which, under—

(a)

section 9 of the Pensions Act, are survivor’s pensions based on inheritance of deferred old state pension;

(b)

paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act at the transitional rate which exceed the full rate for those who reach pensionable age before 10th April 2017;

(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 certain other pensions under 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 certain other pensions under that Act exceed the full rate,

shall in each case be increased by 1.0 per cent.

(5)

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

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

(1)

Paragraphs (2) to (8), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (9), 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 and Category B retirement pension, graduated retirement benefit and Category C retirement pension together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 10th April 2017.

(3)

The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5(2) shall take effect on 10th April 2017.

(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 take effect on 10th April 2017.

(5)

Any increases in the sums specified for—

(a)

the rate of—

(i)

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

(ii)

disablement benefit,

(iii)

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

(iv)

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

(v)

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

(b)

any increases in—

(i)

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

(ii)

disablement pension,

shall take effect on 12th April 2017.

(6)

In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act37 by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which the person was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 10th April 2017.

(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 6th April 2017.

(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 12th April 2017.

(9)

Any increases in the sums specified in article 3 of this Order in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount38, shall take effect—

(a)

except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 10th April 2017;

(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 2017,

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 10th April 2017.

(11)

The increase in the sum mentioned in article 14 shall take effect on 10th April 2017.

Earnings Limits8.

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act39 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

(a)

“£230.00” remains unchanged; and

(b)

“£30.00” remains unchanged.

Statutory Sick Pay9.

In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act40 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£88.45” substitute “£89.35”.

Statutory Maternity Pay10.

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 198641 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£139.58” substitute “£140.98”.

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

(1)

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 200242—

(a)

in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£139.58” substitute “£140.98”; and

(b)

in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£139.58” substitute “£140.98”.

(2)

In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 201443 (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£139.58” substitute “£140.98”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12.

(1)

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196544 (graduated retirement benefit)—

(a)

the sum of 13.30 pence shall be increased by 1.0 per cent.; and

(b)

from and including 10th April 2017 the reference to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 13.43 pence.

(2)

The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 197845 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 1.0 per cent.

(3)

The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 200546 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 1.0 per cent.

(4)

The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 1.0 per cent.

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

In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 197947 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£71.50” substitute “£73.30”.

Maximum additional pension14.

In regulation 3A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations 201048 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£165.60” substitute “£167.26”.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance15.

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199149 (rate of benefit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£82.30” substitute “£83.10”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£55.10” substitute “£55.65”;

(c)

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£21.80” substitute “£22.00”;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£57.45” substitute “£58.00”; and

(e)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£21.80” substitute “£22.00”.

Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment16.

In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 201350 (rate of personal independence payment)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£55.10” substitute “£55.65”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£82.30” substitute “£83.10”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£21.80” substitute “£22.00”; and

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£57.45” substitute “£58.00”.

Rates of age addition17.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199451 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21.50” substitute “£21.70”; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10.80” substitute “£10.90”.

(2)

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) of those Regulations shall be increased to “£11.25” and “£6.25” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance18.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199552 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21.50” substitute “£21.70”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£13.90” substitute “£14.00”; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£6.95” substitute “£7.00”.

(2)

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) of those Regulations shall be increased to “£11.25”, “£6.25” and “£6.25” respectively.

Rates of bereavement benefits19.

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 201053—

(a)

in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£112.55” substitute “£113.70”; and

(b)

in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance and bereavement allowance) for “£112.55” substitute “£113.70”.

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support20.

(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 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)54, 18(1)(c) and 21(1)55; and

(b)

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)56 and 14(2)(a)57 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 258 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

(4)

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 259 (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 260 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

(6)

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 361 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£94.50” substitute “£95.45”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.65” substitute “£14.80”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£133.00” substitute “£136.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” substitute “£136.00”, “£200.00” and “£34.00” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” substitute “£200.00”, “£259.00” and “£46.65” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” substitute “£259.00”, “£346.00” and “£76.35” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” substitute “£346.00”, “£430.00” and “£86.95” respectively.

(7)

The sums specified in the provisions 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 Protection21.

It is directed62 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198763 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 1.0 per cent.

Housing Benefit22.

(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 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)64 (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 7465 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£94.50” substitute “£95.45”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.65” substitute “£14.80”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£133.00” substitute “£136.00”;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” substitute “£136.00”, “£200.00” and “£34.00” respectively;

(e)

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” substitute “£200.00”, “£259.00” and “£46.65” respectively;

(f)

in paragraph (2)(d) for “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” substitute “£259.00”, “£346.00” and “£76.35” respectively; and

(g)

in paragraph (2)(e) for “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” substitute “£346.00”, “£430.00” and “£86.95” respectively.

(5)

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£26.85”, “£26.85”, “£13.60”, “£17.85”, “£17.85”, “£9.00” and “£3.30” substitute “£27.10”, “£27.10”, “£13.75”, “£18.05”, “£18.05”, “£9.10” and “£3.35” respectively.

(6)

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

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£28.80” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£3.35” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£2.30” remains unchanged.

(7)

The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 366 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

(8)

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 367 (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 paragraph 26 of Part 6 of Schedule 368 (amount of components) for “£36.20” substitute “£36.55”.

(11)

In paragraph 17(1)69 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 Credit23.

(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 5570 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£94.50” substitute “£95.45”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.65” substitute “£14.80”;

(c)

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£133.00” substitute “£136.00”;

(d)

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” substitute “£136.00”, “£200.00” and “£34.00” respectively;

(e)

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” substitute “£200.00”, “£259.00” and “£46.65” respectively;

(f)

in paragraph (2)(d) for “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” substitute “£259.00”, “£346.00” and “£76.35” respectively; and

(g)

in paragraph (2)(e) for “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” substitute “£346.00”, “£430.00” and “£86.95” respectively.

(4)

(5)

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

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£28.80” remains unchanged;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£3.35” remains unchanged; and

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£2.30” remains unchanged.

(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 371 (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 572 (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 Allowance24.

(1)

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 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)73; and

(b)

paragraphs 15A(2)(a)74 and 16(2)(a)75 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 176 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

(4)

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 177 (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 178 (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 179 (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 280 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£94.50” substitute “£95.45”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.65” substitute “£14.80”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£133.00” substitute “£136.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” substitute “£136.00”, “£200.00” and “£34.00” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” substitute “£200.00”, “£259.00” and “£46.65” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” substitute “£259.00”, “£346.00” and “£76.35” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” substitute “£346.00”, “£430.00” and “£86.95” respectively.

(8)

The sums specified in the provisions 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.

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit25.

(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 681 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£237.55” substitute “£243.25”;

(b)

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£155.60” substitute “£159.35”;

(c)

in paragraph (5)(a) for “£61.85” substitute “£62.45”;

(d)

in paragraph (5)(b) for “£123.70” substitute “£124.90”; and

(e)

in paragraph (8) for “£34.60” substitute “£34.95”.

(3)

In regulation 782 (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 “£133.82” and “£212.97” substitute “£137.35” and “£218.42” respectively.

(4)

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II83 (persons residing with the claimant)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£94.50” substitute “£95.45”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.65” substitute “£14.80”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£133.00” substitute “£136.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” substitute “£136.00”, “£200.00” and “£34.00” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” substitute “£200.00”, “£259.00” and “£46.65” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” substitute “£259.00”, “£346.00” and “£76.35” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” substitute “£346.00”, “£430.00” and “£86.95” respectively.

(5)

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III84 (polygamous marriages)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (5) for “£237.55” and “£81.95” substitute “£243.25” and “£83.90” respectively; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (7) for “£212.97” substitute “£218.42”.

(6)

The amounts specified in the provisions 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 200826.

(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 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 485 (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 486 (the components) in paragraph 13 for “£36.20” substitute “£36.55”.

(4)

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 687 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£94.50” substitute “£95.45”;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.65” substitute “£14.80”;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£133.00” substitute “£136.00”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” substitute “£136.00”, “£200.00” and “£34.00” respectively;

(e)

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” substitute “£200.00”, “£259.00” and “£46.65” respectively;

(f)

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” substitute “£259.00”, “£346.00” and “£76.35” respectively; and

(g)

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” substitute “£346.00”, “£430.00” and “£86.95” respectively.

(5)

The sums specified in the provisions 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 201327.

In regulation 62(2)(b) of the ESA Regulations 201388 (prescribed amounts) for “£36.20” substitute “£36.55”.

PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit28.

(1)

In regulation 34(1)(a) of the Universal Credit Regulations89 (amount of childcare costs element) “85%” 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 Regulations90 (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 Regulations91 (amount of housing cost contributions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£69.37” substitute “£70.06”; and

(b)

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

(4)

The amounts specified in the provisions 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 8REVOCATIONS

Revocations29.

The following are revoked—

(a)

the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 201592 save for articles 16, 17(10)(a) and 20; and

(b)

the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 201693.

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

Caroline Nokes

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,

Department for Work and Pensions

28th February 2017

We consent,

Andrew Griffiths

Stephen Barclay

Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury

2nd March 2017

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

Article 3(1)

PART I94CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

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

PART IIBEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

Bereavement payment95.

£2,000.00.

PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a) higher rate	£83.10
		(b) lower rate	£55.65
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£75.40
3.	Age related addition.	(a) higher rate	£11.25
		(b) middle rate	£6.25
		(c) lower rate	£6.25
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer’s allowance96.		£62.70

7.	Category D retirement pension97.		£73.30
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)98			Increase for qualifying child (2)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
			£	£
1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit99—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11.35	48.15
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11.35	59.50
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		11.35	61.80
4.	Widowed mother’s allowance.		11.35	—
4A.	Widowed parent’s allowance100.		11.35	—
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.		11.35	66.35
6.	Category C retirement pension.		11.35	39.70
8.	Severe disablement allowance.		11.35	37.10
9.	Carer’s allowance.		11.35	36.90

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 Table101.
				TABLE
		Degree of Disablement			Amount
		(1)			(2)
		Per cent.			£
		100			169.70
		90			152.73
		80			135.76
		70			118.79
		60			101.82
		50			84.85
		40			67.88
		30			50.91
		20			33.94
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement			£67.90;
		(b)	in any case			£135.80.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).					£67.90.
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents102.					£169.70.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.					£104.90.
6.	Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.	(a)	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948			£21.70;
		(b)	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£21.70;
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45			£14.00;
		(d)	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£14.00;
		(e)	in any other case			£7.00.
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.					£62.70.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.					£11,260.00.
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates)103.	(b)	higher permanent rate			£122.30;
		(c)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£122.30.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons104 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

Article 20(3)

PART IPERSONAL ALLOWANCES

2.—(1)105 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 20(5)

PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1) Premium				(2) Amount
15.—(2)106 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.				(2)		£128.40.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.				(2A)		£128.40.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.				(3)		£128.40.
(4)107 Disability Premium—				(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(a)	£32.55;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).			(b)	£46.40.
(5) Severe Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);			(a)	£62.45;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—			(b)
		(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance108 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£62.45;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.			(ii)	£124.90.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.				(6) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)109 Carer Premium.				(7) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)110 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.				(8)
					(a)	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(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)	£22.85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 4APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

Article 20(7)

(1) Provision in Income Support Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1)111	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent of the specified amount.
Schedule 3112, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)113	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)114	100 per cent. of eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10115	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5)116	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	A sum determined by applying the formula— P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)117	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)118	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 2A119	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17120	Nil.

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

Article 22(7)

PART 1Personal Allowances

2. (1)

121 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 22(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)	£32.55;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).			(b)	£46.40.
(6)122 Severe Disability Premium—				(6)
(a)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);			(a)	£62.45;
(b)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
		(i)	in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);		(b)	(i)	£62.45;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.		(b)	(ii)	£124.90.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.				(7) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.				(8) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium.				(9)
					(a)	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(b)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(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)	£22.85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

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

Article 23(6)

PART 1Personal Allowances

30.

123The 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)	£159.35;
(b)	aged 65 or over.	(b)	£172.55.
(2) Couple—		(2)
(a)	both members aged under 65;	(a)	£243.25;
(b)	one member or both members aged 65 or over.	(b)	£258.15.
(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)	£243.25;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£83.90.
(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)	£258.15;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£85.60.

31. (1)

124 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 23(8)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium			Amount
12.—(1)125 Severe disability premium—			(1)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)	£62.45;
(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 who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);	(b)	(i)	£62.45;
(ii)		in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.	(b)	(ii)	£124.90.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.			(2) £24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled child premium.			(3) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.			(4) £34.95 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

Article 24(3)

PART 1Personal Allowances

2. (1)

126 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 24(5)

PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

Premium			Amount
20.—(2)127 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)		£86.25;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);		(b)		£128.40;
(c)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).		(c)		£128.40.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.			(3) £128.40.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—			(4)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);		(a)		£86.25;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£128.40.
(5)128 Disability Premium—			(5)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);		(a)		£32.55;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£46.40.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—			(6)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);		(a)		£62.45;
(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)			£62.45;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)			£124.90.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.			(7) £60.90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.			(8) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)129 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.			(9)
			(a)	£24.78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(b)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(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)	£22.85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 11PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS130 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 24(6)

PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

Premium		Amount
20M.—(1)131 Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.		(1) £128.40.
(2)132 Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.		(2) £128.40.
(3)133 Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).		(3) £46.40.
(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)134;	(i)	£62.45;
(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	£124.90.
(5) Carer Premium.		(5) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6)135 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.		(6) £22.85 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

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

Article 24(8)

(1) Provision in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1)136	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)137	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)138	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 9139	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4)140	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2)141	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 14142	Nil.
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3143	Nil.

SCHEDULE 13OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS

Article 25(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—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2)144	£100,000.
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a)	The sum shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8)145	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2)146	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)147	Nil.

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

Article 26(2)

PART 3Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

Premium			Amount
11.—(1)148 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)			£57.20;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£49.70;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components;	(iii)			£86.25;
(b)	is a member of a couple and—		(b)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)			£99.35;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£91.85;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components.	(iii)			£128.40.
(2) Severe disability premium—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)		£62.45;
(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)				£62.45;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)				£124.90.
(3)149 Carer Premium.			(3) £34.95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4)150 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.			(4)
			(a)	£15.90 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)				a child or young person; nor
			(ii)				a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied;
			(b)	£22.85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 15APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008

Article 26(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)(b)151	Half the amount which will fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 9(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4)152	£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— $R x \frac{S}{T}$

Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(b)	£150,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(c)	£125,000
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2)153	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 28(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	£372.30
LCW and LCWRA elements—
	limited capability for work and work-related activity	£318.76
Carer element		£151.89
Childcare costs element—
	maximum amount for one child	£646.35
	maximum amount for two or more children	£1,108.04

SCHEDULE 17OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS

Article 28(4)

(1) Provision in Universal Credit Regulations	(2) Specified Amount
Regulation 34A(2) Step 2154	Apply the formula— $(\frac{P A}{D}) x A P$
Schedule 4, paragraph 24(4)155	The allocated amount is to be found by applying the formula— $(\frac{A}{B}) x C$
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)156	Amount S is to be found by applying the formula— $(\frac{A}{B}) x C$
Schedule 4, paragraph 36(2)	The amount of the deduction is to be determined by the formula— $A x B$
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— $\frac{(A x S R)}{12}$
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 2	£200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 3	Apply the formula— $\frac{(A x S R)}{12}$
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 and 151A of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c.5) (“the Administration Act”) and includes details of the sums mentioned in those sections.

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

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

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

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

Article 5 increases the sums payable as part of a Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of sections 15(1) and 17(2) and (3) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c.48) on account of increases in guaranteed minimum pensions.

Article 6 increases the rates and amounts relating to the state pension under Part 1 of the Pensions Act 2014 (c.19) including the full rate, amounts exceeding the full rate, the rate of increments and inherited increments.

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

Article 8 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.

Article 9 increases the weekly rate of statutory sick pay.

Article 10 increases the weekly rate of statutory maternity pay.

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

Article 12 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

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

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

Article 15 increases the rate of disability living allowance.

Article 16 increases the rate of personal independence payment.

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

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

Article 19 increases the rates of widowed mother’s allowance, widow’s pension, widowed parent’s allowance and bereavement allowance.

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

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

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

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

Article 23 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 23(6) and Schedule 7 set out the personal allowances and article 23(7) and (8) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums.

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

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

Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.

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

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

Article 26 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance under the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008. Article 26(2) and Schedule 14 set out the premiums; article 26(3) increases the support component, and article 26(5) and Schedule 15 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 27 increases the support component for employment and support allowance under the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013.

Part 7 of the Order relates to universal credit.

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

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

In accordance with sections 150(8), 150A(5) and (9) and 151A(6) and (7) of the Administration Act, a copy of the report of the Government Actuary giving his opinion on the likely effect on the National Insurance Fund of the making of this Order was laid before Parliament with the draft Order.

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