25.—(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
(2) In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
(b)in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
(3) In regulation 55(1) (non-dependant deductions)—
(a)in paragraph (1)(a) for “£100.65” substitute “£102.35”;
(b)in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.60” substitute “£15.85”;
(c)in paragraph (2)(a) for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”;
(d)in paragraph (2)(b)—
(i)for “£35.85” substitute “£36.45”;
(ii)for “£143.00” substitute “£149.00”; and
(iii)for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”;
(e)in paragraph (2)(c)—
(i)for “£49.20” substitute “£50.05”;
(ii)for “£209.00” substitute “£217.00”; and
(iii)for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”;
(f)in paragraph (2)(d)—
(i)for “£80.55” substitute “£81.90”;
(ii)for “£272.00” substitute “£283.00”; and
(iii)for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and
(g)in paragraph (2)(e)—
(i)for “£91.70” substitute “£93.25”;
(ii)for “£363.00” substitute “£377.00”; and
(iii)for “£451.00” substitute “£469.00”.
(4) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1(2) (ineligible service charges), for “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” substitute “£29.05”, “£29.05”, “£14.75”, “£19.35”, “£19.35”, “£9.70” and “£3.60” respectively.
(5) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1(3) (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£32.70” substitute “£34.30”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.80” substitute “£4.00”; and
(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.60” substitute “£2.75”.
(6) In Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—
(a)the sums specified in paragraph 1(4) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and
(b)in paragraph 2(1)(5), in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£66.90” substitute “£68.27”.
(7) In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 for “£17.45” substitute “£17.60”.
(8) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
(9) In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
(10) In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5(6) (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
Regulation 55 was substituted by S.I. 2007/2869. Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.
Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.
Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2019/480.
Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/1187 and 2019/480.
Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2006/718 and 2015/457.
Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/3157 and 2010/793.