The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026

Made: 2nd March 2026

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(3) and (4)

The Secretary of State 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 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, 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 1 — INTRODUCTION

Citation, extent, commencement and effect

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• (1) This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026.

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

• (a) paragraphs (3) and (5) in so far as they provide for the coming into force, or taking effect, dates for the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraphs (b) to (e) of this paragraph;

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

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

• (ii) Part IV of Schedule 4 to that Act for the increase for an adult dependant payable with severe disablement allowance; and

• (iii) Part V of Schedule 4 to that Act;

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

• (d) article 14; and

• (e) article 15.

• (3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—

• (a) this article and articles 2 and 7, on 1st April 2026;

• (b) article 3—

• (i) in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 7(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2026; and

• (ii) for all other purposes, on 6th April 2026;

• (c) articles 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18 and 19, on 6th April 2026;

• (d) articles 5 and 8, at 00.01 on 6th April 2026;

• (e) article 9, on 5th April 2026, 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 6th April 2026;

• (f) articles 16 and 17, on 9th April 2026;

• (g) articles 20, 21 and 22, 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 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

• (h) articles 23 and 24, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 6th April 2026, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “rent” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Housing Benefit Regulations and as in regulation 2(1) of the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations;

• (i) articles 25, 26 and 27, 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 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the JSA Regulations 1996;

• (j) article 28, 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 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the JSA Regulations 2013;

• (k) article 29, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;

• (l) article 30, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;

• (m) article 31, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;

• (n) articles 32 and 33, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first assessment period to commence for that beneficiary on or after 6th April 2026⁹, 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

• (o) article 34, on 5th May 2026.

• (4) In so far as articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 28 and 31 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 articles 32 and 33 come into force for that beneficiary.

• (5) The changes made in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in—

• (a) articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13; and

• (b) article 25(b), in so far as that sum is relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount,

shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 7.

Interpretation

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In this Order—

• “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 ESA and UC Regulations 2017” means the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017¹⁵;

• “the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006¹⁶;

• “the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006¹⁷;

• “the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987¹⁸;

• “the JSA Regulations 1996” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996¹⁹;

• “the JSA Regulations 2013” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2013²⁰;

• “the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act 2014²¹;

• “the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 1993²²;

• “the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002²³; and

• “the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 2013²⁴.

Part 2 — SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

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

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• (1) 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; and

• (b) 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 persons²⁵.

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

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• (1) 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 3.8 per cent.

• (2) In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act²⁶ (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

• (a) for “£135.50” substitute “£140.65”; and

• (b) for “£176.45” substitute “£184.90”.

• (3) It is directed²⁷ 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 2025-2026;

• (b) increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act²⁸ (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 Schedule 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) sums 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 1975²⁹, section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986³⁰ or section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 by virtue of subsection (1)(e),

shall in each case be increased by 3.8 per cent.

• (4) The sums which, under—

• (a) section 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act³¹, are shared additional pensions; and

• (b) paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act³², are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 3.8 per cent.

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

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It is directed that the sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (increase of guaranteed minimum where commencement of guaranteed minimum pension postponed) 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—

• (a) 3.8 per cent where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years³⁴; and

• (b) 0.8 per cent where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.

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

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• (1) In regulation 1A of the State Pension Regulations 2015³⁵ (full rate of state pension) for “£230.25” substitute “£241.30”.

• (2) It is directed 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 3.8 per cent.

• (3) The amounts which, under—

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

• (b) paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act at the transitional rate which exceed the full rate;

• (c) paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of survivor’s pensions which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate; and

• (d) paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 9 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of shared state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate,

shall in each case be increased by 3.8 per cent.

• (4) 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, 11, 12 and 13 are changed by this Order

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• (1) Paragraph (7), which is subject to the provisions of paragraph (9), and paragraphs (2) to (6), (8), (10) and (11) specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 shall take effect for each case.

• (2) Any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4, 11 and 12 for Category A, Category B, Category C and Category D retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 6th April 2026.

• (3) The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5 shall take effect on 6th April 2026.

• (4) Any increases in the sums specified for the rate of—

• (a) attendance allowance; and

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

shall take effect on 6th April 2026.

• (5) Any increases in the sums specified for—

• (a) the rate of—

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

• (ii) disablement benefit;

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

• (iv) industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension; and

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

• (b) any increases in—

• (i) the benefit referred to in paragraph (ii) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants; and

• (ii) disablement pension,

shall take effect on 8th April 2026.

• (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 Act³⁶ 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 6th April 2026.

• (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 9th April 2026.

• (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 2026.

• (9) Any increase in the sum specified in article 25(b) of this Order, in so far as that sum is relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount³⁷, 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 2026; and

• (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 2026,

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 6th April 2026.

• (11) The increase in the sum mentioned in article 13 shall take effect on 6th April 2026.

Statutory Sick Pay

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In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act³⁸ (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£118.75” substitute “£123.25”.

Statutory Maternity Pay

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In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986³⁹ (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32”.

Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay, Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Statutory Neonatal Care Pay

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• (1) In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2002⁴⁰—

• (a) in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32; and

• (b) in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32”.

• (2) In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 2014⁴¹ (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32”.

• (3) In regulation 20(1)(a) of the Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (General) Regulations 2020⁴² (weekly rate of payment) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32”.

• (4) In regulation 25(1)(a) of the Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (General) Regulations 2025⁴³ (weekly rate of payment) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit

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

• (a) the sum of “17.83” pence shall be increased by 3.8 per cent; and

• (b) the reference to that sum shall have effect as a reference to “18.51” 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 3.8 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 3.8 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 3.8 per cent.

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

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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 “£105.70” substitute “£110.75”.

Maximum additional pension

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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 “£222.10” substitute “£230.54”.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance

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

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£110.40” substitute “£114.60”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£73.90” substitute “£76.70”;

• (c) in paragraph (1)(c) for “£29.20” substitute “£30.30”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£77.05” substitute “£80.00”; and

• (e) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£29.20” substitute “£30.30”.

Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment

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

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£73.90” substitute “£76.70”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£110.40” substitute “£114.60”;

• (c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£29.20” substitute “£30.30”; and

• (d) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£77.05” substitute “£80.00”.

Rates of age addition

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• (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 “£28.90” substitute “£30.00”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£14.45” substitute “£15.00”.

• (2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008⁵² the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 shall be increased to “£15.50” and “£8.60” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance

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• (1) Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995⁵³ (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£28.90” substitute “£30.00”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£18.50” substitute “£19.20”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£9.25” substitute “£9.60”.

• (2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008 the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995 shall be increased to “£15.50”, “£8.60” and “£8.60” respectively.

Rates of bereavement benefits

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In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 2010⁵⁴—

• (a) in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£150.90” substitute “£156.65”; and

• (b) in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance) for “£150.90” substitute “£156.65”.

Rates of bereavement support payment

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In regulation 3 of the Bereavement Support Payment Regulations 2017⁵⁵ (rate of bereavement support payment)—

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

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

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

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

Part 3 — INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support

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• (1) Unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or the Schedule to, the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

• (2) In—

• (a) regulations 17(1)(b)⁵⁶, 18(1)(c) and 21(1)⁵⁷; and

• (b) paragraphs 13A(2)(a)⁵⁸ and 14(2)(a)⁵⁹ of Part III of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: premiums),

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).

• (3) In Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

• (a) the sums specified in paragraph 1⁶⁰ shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order; and

• (b) in paragraph 2(1)⁶¹, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£84.66” substitute “£87.88”.

• (4) In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2⁶² (applicable amounts: family premium)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£19.48” substitute “£20.22”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.48” substitute “£20.22”.

• (5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2⁶³ (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

• (6) In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3⁶⁴ (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£126.65” substitute “£131.45”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.65” substitute “£20.40”;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

• (i) for “£45.15” substitute “£46.85”;

• (ii) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”; and

• (iii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

• (i) for “£62.00” substitute “£64.35”;

• (ii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”; and

• (iii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

• (i) for “£101.35” substitute “£105.20”;

• (ii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”; and

• (iii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

• (i) for “£115.45” substitute “£119.85”;

• (ii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (iii) for “£577.00” substitute “£605.00”.

Income Support Transitional Protection

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It is directed⁶⁵ that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 1987⁶⁶ (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 3.8 per cent.

The relevant sum for Income Support

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In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act⁶⁷ (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£51.00” substitute “£53.00”.

Housing Benefit

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• (1) Unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or the Schedule to, the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

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

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

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b) “£300” remains unchanged.

• (3) In regulation 74⁶⁸ (non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£126.65” substitute “£131.45”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.65” substitute “£20.40”;

• (c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(b)—

• (i) for “£45.15” substitute “£46.85”;

• (ii) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”; and

• (iii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”;

• (e) in paragraph (2)(c)—

• (i) for “£62.00” substitute “£64.35”;

• (ii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”; and

• (iii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”;

• (f) in paragraph (2)(d)—

• (i) for “£101.35” substitute “£105.20”;

• (ii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”; and

• (iii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (g) in paragraph (2)(e)—

• (i) for “£115.45” substitute “£119.85”;

• (ii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (iii) for “£577.00” substitute “£605.00”.

• (4) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1⁶⁹ (ineligible service charges)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) and (b)(i) for “£35.95” substitute “£37.30”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£18.25” substitute “£18.95”;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (3)(a) and (b)(i) for “£24.00” substitute “£24.90”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (3)(b)(ii) for “£12.00” substitute “£12.45”; and

• (e) in sub-paragraph (5) for “£4.35” substitute “£4.50”.

• (5) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1⁷⁰ (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£35.25” remains unchanged;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£4.10” remains unchanged; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£2.85” remains unchanged.

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

• (a) the sums specified in paragraph 1⁷¹ shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

• (b) in paragraph 2(1)⁷², in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£84.66” substitute “£87.88”.

• (7) In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 2015⁷³—

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

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.48” substitute “£20.22”.

• (8) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3⁷⁴ (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

• (9) In Part 6 of Schedule 3⁷⁵ (amount of component)—

• (a) in paragraph 25, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017⁷⁶, for “£36.55” substitute “£37.95”; and

• (b) in paragraph 26⁷⁷ for “£48.50” substitute “£50.35”.

• (10) In paragraph 17(1)⁷⁸ and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

• (11) In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5⁷⁹ (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 Credit

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• (1) Unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or 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” remains unchanged.

• (3) In regulation 55⁸⁰ (non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£126.65” substitute “£131.45”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.65” substitute “£20.40”;

• (c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(b)—

• (i) for “£45.15” substitute “£46.85”;

• (ii) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”; and

• (iii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”;

• (e) in paragraph (2)(c)—

• (i) for “£62.00” substitute “£64.35”;

• (ii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”; and

• (iii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”;

• (f) in paragraph (2)(d)—

• (i) for “£101.35” substitute “£105.20”;

• (ii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”; and

• (iii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (g) in paragraph (2)(e)—

• (i) for “£115.45” substitute “£119.85”;

• (ii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (iii) for “£577.00” substitute “£605.00”.

• (4) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1⁸¹ (ineligible service charges)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) and (b)(i) for “£35.95” substitute “£37.30”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£18.25” substitute “£18.95”;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (3)(a) and (b)(i) for “£24.00” substitute “£24.90”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (3)(b)(ii) for “£12.00” substitute “£12.45”; and

• (e) in sub-paragraph (5) for “£4.35” substitute “£4.50”.

• (5) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1⁸² (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£35.25” remains unchanged;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£4.10” remains unchanged; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£2.85” remains unchanged.

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

• (a) the sums specified in paragraph 1⁸³ shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and

• (b) in paragraph 2(1)⁸⁴, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£84.66” substitute “£87.88”.

• (7) In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3⁸⁵ (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 “£19.48” substitute “£20.22”.

• (8) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3⁸⁶ (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 4⁸⁷ (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

• (10) In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5⁸⁸ (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

Part 4 — JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

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In regulation 79(1) of the JSA Regulations 1996⁸⁹ (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£72.90” substitute “£75.65”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£92.05” substitute “£95.55”.

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance

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• (1) Unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or the Schedule to, the JSA Regulations 1996 bearing that number.

• (2) In—

• (a) regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1)⁹⁰; and

• (b) paragraphs 15A(2)(a)⁹¹ and 16(2)(a)⁹² of Part III of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums),

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).

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

• (a) the sums specified in paragraph 1⁹³ shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order; and

• (b) in paragraph 2(1)⁹⁴ in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£84.66” substitute “£87.88”.

• (4) In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1⁹⁵ (applicable amounts: family premium)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£19.48” substitute “£20.22”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.48” substitute “£20.22”.

• (5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1⁹⁶ (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

• (6) The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1⁹⁷ (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.

• (7) In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2⁹⁸ (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£126.65” substitute “£131.45”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.65” substitute “£20.40”;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

• (i) for “£45.15” substitute “£46.85”;

• (ii) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”; and

• (iii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

• (i) for “£62.00” substitute “£64.35”;

• (ii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”; and

• (iii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

• (i) for “£101.35” substitute “£105.20”;

• (ii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”; and

• (iii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

• (i) for “£115.45” substitute “£119.85”;

• (ii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (iii) for “£577.00” substitute “£605.00”.

The prescribed sum for the JSA Regulations 1996

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In regulation 172 of the JSA Regulations 1996⁹⁹ (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£51.00” substitute “£53.00”.

Amounts for the JSA Regulations 2013

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In regulation 49 of the JSA Regulations 2013¹⁰⁰ (weekly amounts of jobseeker’s allowance)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£72.90” substitute “£75.65”; and

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£92.05” substitute “£95.55”.

Part 5 — STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit

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• (1) Any reference in this article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or the Schedule to, the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

• (2) In regulation 6¹⁰¹ (amount of the guarantee credit)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£346.60” substitute “£363.25”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£227.10” substitute “£238.00”;

• (c) in paragraph (5)(a) for “£82.90” substitute “£86.05”;

• (d) in paragraph (5)(b) for “£165.80” substitute “£172.10”; and

• (e) in paragraph (8) for “£46.40” substitute “£48.15”.

• (3) In regulation 7(2)¹⁰² (savings credit) for “£198.27” and “£314.34” substitute “£208.07” and “£329.75” respectively.

• (4) In paragraph 14 of Schedule II¹⁰³ (housing costs: persons residing with the claimant)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£126.65” substitute “£131.45”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.65” substitute “£20.40”;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

• (i) for “£45.15” substitute “£46.85”;

• (ii) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”; and

• (iii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

• (i) for “£62.00” substitute “£64.35”;

• (ii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”; and

• (iii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

• (i) for “£101.35” substitute “£105.20”;

• (ii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”; and

• (iii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

• (i) for “£115.45” substitute “£119.85”;

• (ii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (iii) for “£577.00” substitute “£605.00”.

• (5) In paragraph 9 of Schedule IIA¹⁰⁴ (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£67.42” substitute “£69.98”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b)—

• (i) for “£36.54” substitute “£37.93”; and

• (ii) for “£114.12” substitute “£118.46”.

• (6) In paragraph 10 of Schedule IIA for “£78.10” substitute “£81.07”.

• (7) In paragraph 1 of Schedule III¹⁰⁵ (special groups: polygamous marriages)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (5), in the substituted paragraph (1) of regulation 6, for “£346.60” and “£119.50” substitute “£363.25” and “£125.25” respectively; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (7), in the substituted paragraph (2) of regulation 7, for “£314.34” substitute “£329.75”.

Part 6 — EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 2008

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• (1) Unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the ESA Regulations 2008 bearing that number.

• (2) The sums specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4¹⁰⁶ (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to this Order except in cases referred to in paragraph (3).

• (3) In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 11 to this Order.

• (4) The sums specified in paragraph 11(1) and (3) of Schedule 4¹⁰⁷ (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to this Order except in cases referred to in paragraph (5).

• (5) In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 4 to the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

• (6) In Part 4 of Schedule 4 (the component)—

• (a) in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, in paragraph 12 after “component” insert “for the purposes of an income-related allowance”;

• (b) after paragraph 12 insert—

(12A) The amount of the work-related activity component for the purposes of a contributory allowance in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017 is £37.95.

• (c) after paragraph 13 insert—

(13A) The amount of the support component for the purposes of a contributory allowance is £50.35.

• (7) In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6¹⁰⁸ (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£126.65” substitute “£131.45”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£19.65” substitute “£20.40”;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

• (i) for “£45.15” substitute “£46.85”;

• (ii) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”; and

• (iii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

• (i) for “£62.00” substitute “£64.35”;

• (ii) for “£266.00” substitute “£279.00”; and

• (iii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

• (i) for “£101.35” substitute “£105.20”;

• (ii) for “£348.00” substitute “£365.00”; and

• (iii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

• (i) for “£115.45” substitute “£119.85”;

• (ii) for “£463.00” substitute “£485.00”; and

• (iii) for “£577.00” substitute “£605.00”.

Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 2013

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

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) and (b)(i)¹⁰⁹ for “£92.05” substitute “£95.55”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b)(ii)¹¹⁰ for “£72.90” substitute “£75.65”; and

• (c) in paragraph (2)¹¹¹ for “£48.50” substitute “£50.35”.

• (2) In regulation 62(2) of the ESA Regulations 2013, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017¹¹²—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£36.55” substitute “£37.95”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£48.50” substitute “£50.35”.

• (3) In regulation 62 of the ESA Regulations 2013 as modified by paragraph 12 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) (Existing Awards) (No. 2) Regulations 2010¹¹³ as that paragraph is modified by paragraph 21(10) of Schedule 4 to the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013¹¹⁴—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a)(i) and (ii)(aa) for “£92.05” substitute “£95.55”; and

• (b) in paragraph (1)(a)(ii)(bb) for “£72.90” substitute “£75.65”.

Part 7 — UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit

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• (1) In the table in regulation 22 of the Universal Credit Regulations¹¹⁵ (deduction of income and work allowance)—

• (a) for “£684.00”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£710.00”; and

• (b) for “£411.00”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£427.00”.

• (2) The amounts specified in the table in regulation 36 of the Universal Credit Regulations¹¹⁶ (table showing amounts of elements) in relation to the elements set out in Schedule 13 to this Order are as set out in that Schedule.

• (3) In paragraph 14(1) of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations¹¹⁷ (amount of housing cost contributions) for “£93.02” substitute “£96.55”.

Amendment of the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014

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In the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014¹¹⁸—

• (a) in paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 (claimants previously entitled to a severe disability premium)—

• (i) for “£143.37”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£148.82”;

• (ii) for “£340.50”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£353.44”; and

• (iii) for “£483.88” substitute “£502.27”; and

• (b) in paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 (additional amounts for claimants previously entitled to an enhanced disability premium, a disability premium, a disabled child premium or a disabled child element in addition to a severe disability premium)—

• (i) for “£91.15” substitute “£94.61”;

• (ii) for “£186.64” substitute “£193.73”;

• (iii) for “£192.07”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£199.37”;

• (iv) for “£130.22” substitute “£135.17”; and

• (v) for “£266.94” substitute “£277.08”.

Part 8 — REVOCATION

Revocation

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The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025¹¹⁹ is revoked.

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

Part I — CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit	Description of benefit	Weekly rate	Weekly rate
2.120	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a) lower rate	£110.70
		(b) higher rate	£130.90
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		£146.60
5.121	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(4) or 48AA(4) applies.		£110.75

Part III — NON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit	Description of benefit	Weekly rate	Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a) higher rate	£114.60
		(b) lower rate	£76.70
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£103.85
3.	Age related addition.	(a) higher rate	£15.50
		(b) middle rate	£8.60
		(c) lower rate	£8.60
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer’s allowance122.		£86.45
7.	Category D retirement pension123.		£110.75
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).		£0.25.

Part IV — INCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies (1)	Benefit to which increase applies (1)	Benefit to which increase applies (1)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
			£
1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit124—	Short-term incapacity benefit124—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	66.35
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	82.00
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	85.15
8.	Severe disablement allowance.	Severe disablement allowance.	51.05

Part V — RATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Description of benefit, etc.	Description of benefit, etc.	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate
1.	Disablement pension (weekly rates).	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table125.	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table125.	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table125.	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table125.	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table125.	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table125.	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table125.
				TABLE	TABLE	TABLE	TABLE	TABLE
		Degree of Disablement	Degree of Disablement	Degree of Disablement	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount
		(1)	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)
		Per cent.	Per cent.	Per cent.	£	£
		100	100	100	233.90	233.90
		90	90	90	210.51	210.51
		80	80	80	187.12	187.12
		70	70	70	163.73	163.73
		60	60	60	140.34	140.34
		50	50	50	116.95	116.95
		40	40	40	93.56	93.56
		30	30	30	70.17	70.17
		20	20	20	46.78	46.78
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	£93.60;	£93.60;
		(b)	in any case	in any case	in any case	in any case	£187.20.	£187.20.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).						£93.60.	£93.60.
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents126.						£233.90.	£233.90.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.						£144.65.	£144.65.
6.	Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.	(a)	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	£30.00	£30.00
		(b)	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	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	£30.00	£30.00
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	£19.20	£19.20
		(d)	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	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	£19.20	£19.20
		(e)	in any other case	in any other case	in any other case	in any other case	£9.60.	£9.60.
7.	Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.						£11.35.	£11.35.
8.	Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.						£86.45.	£86.45.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.						£15,520.00	£15,520.00
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates) 127.	(b)	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	£184.90;	£184.90;
		(c)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£184.90.	£184.90.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons 128 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	£11.35.	£11.35.

Schedule 2 — PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Part I — PERSONAL ALLOWANCES

(1) Person or Couple	(1) Person or Couple	(1) Person or Couple	(1) Person or Couple	(2) Amount	(2) Amount	(2) Amount
(1)129 Single claimant aged—	(1)129 Single claimant aged—	(1)129 Single claimant aged—	(1)129 Single claimant aged—	(1)	(1)	(1)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;		(a)	£75.65;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A130;	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A130;		(b)	£75.65;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);		(c)	£75.65;
	(d)	not less than 18 but less than 25;	not less than 18 but less than 25;		(d)	£75.65;
	(e)	not less than 25.	not less than 25.		(e)	£95.55.
(2) Lone parent aged—	(2) Lone parent aged—	(2) Lone parent aged—	(2) Lone parent aged—	(2)	(2)	(2)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;		(a)	£75.65;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;		(b)	£75.65;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);		(c)	£75.65;
	(d)	not less than 18.	not less than 18.		(d)	£95.55.
(3)131 Couple—	(3)131 Couple—	(3)131 Couple—	(3)131 Couple—	(3)	(3)	(3)
	(a)	where both members are aged less than 18 and—	where both members are aged less than 18 and—		(a)	£114.35;
		(i)	at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or
		(ii)	had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance; or
		(iii)	the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
		(iv)	there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
	(b)	where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;	where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;		(b)	£75.65;
	(c)	where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;	where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;		(c)	£75.65;
	(d)	where both members are aged not less than 18;	where both members are aged not less than 18;		(d)	£150.15;
	(e)	where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—	where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—		(e)	£150.15;
		(i)	qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance, or who would so qualify if he were not a member of a couple; or
		(ii)	satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
		(iii)	is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
	(f)	where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—	where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—		(f)	£75.65;
		(i)	would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance if he were not a member of a couple; and
		(ii)	does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
		(iii)	is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
	(g)	where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—	where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—		(g)	£95.55.
		(i)	would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance if he were not a member of a couple; and
		(ii)	does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
		(iii)	is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship).

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

Part IV — WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1) Premium	(1) Premium	(1) Premium	(1) Premium	(2) Amount	(2) Amount	(2) Amount	(2) Amount
15.—(2)132 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)132 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)132 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)132 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	(2)	(2)	£213.10.	£213.10.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)	(2A)	£213.10.	£213.10.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)	(3)	£213.10.	£213.10.
(4) 133 Disability Premium—	(4) 133 Disability Premium—	(4) 133 Disability Premium—	(4) 133 Disability Premium—	(4)	(4)	(4)	(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);		(a)	£44.85;	£44.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).		(b)	£64.00.	£64.00.
(5)134 Severe Disability Premium—	(5)134 Severe Disability Premium—	(5)134 Severe Disability Premium—	(5)134 Severe Disability Premium—	(5)	(5)	(5)	(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);		(a)	£86.05;	£86.05;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—		(b)
		(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or carer support payment135 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£86.05;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance or payment.			(ii)	£172.10.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.	(6) Disabled Child Premium.	(6) Disabled Child Premium.	(6) Disabled Child Premium.	(6) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)136 Carer Premium.	(7)136 Carer Premium.	(7)136 Carer Premium.	(7)136 Carer Premium.	(7) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)137 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)137 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)137 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)137 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)
					(a)	£33.99 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;	£33.99 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£22.00 in respect of each person who is neither—	£22.00 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(c)	£31.40 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.	£31.40 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

Schedule 4 — PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Part 1 — Personal Allowances

Column (1) Person or couple	Column (1) Person or couple	Column (1) Person or couple	Column (2) Amount	Column (2) Amount	Column (2) Amount
(1)138	A single claimant who—	A single claimant who—	(1)
	(a)	is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£95.55;
	(b)	is aged not less than 25;		(b)	£95.55;
	(c)	is aged less than 25.		(c)	£75.65.
(2)	Lone parent who—	Lone parent who—	(2)
	(a)	is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£95.55;
	(b)	is aged not less than 18;		(b)	£95.55;
	(c)	is aged less than 18.		(c)	£75.65.
(3)	Couple where—	Couple where—	(3)
	(a)	the claimant is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£150.15;
	(b)	at least one member is aged not less than 18;		(b)	£150.15;
	(c)	both members are aged less than 18.		(c)	£114.35.

Schedule 5 — PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Part 4 — Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount
20.—(5) Disability Premium—	20.—(5) Disability Premium—	20.—(5) Disability Premium—	20.—(5) Disability Premium—	(5)	(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);		(a)	£44.85	£44.85	£44.85
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).		(b)	£64.00.	£64.00.	£64.00.
(6)139 Severe Disability Premium—	(6)139 Severe Disability Premium—	(6)139 Severe Disability Premium—	(6)139 Severe Disability Premium—	(6)	(6)
(a)	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);		(a)	£86.05;	£86.05;	£86.05;
(b)	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
		(i)	in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or carer support payment 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 14(5);		(b)	(i)	£86.05;	£86.05;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance, such a payment or such an award of universal credit.		(b)	(ii)	£172.10.	£172.10.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.	(7) Disabled Child Premium.	(7) Disabled Child Premium.	(7) Disabled Child Premium.	(7) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.	(7) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.	(7) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.	(7) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.	(7) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.	(8) Carer Premium.	(8) Carer Premium.	(8) Carer Premium.	(8) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium.	(9) Enhanced disability premium.	(9) Enhanced disability premium.	(9) Enhanced disability premium.	(9)	(9)
					(a)	£33.99 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	£33.99 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	£33.99 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(b)	£22.00 in respect of each person who is neither—	£22.00 in respect of each person who is neither—	£22.00 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(c)	£31.40 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.	£31.40 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.	£31.40 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.