PART 4 JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

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

23.  In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations(53) (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£34.60” substitute “£35.65”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£45.50” substitute “£46.85”; and

(c) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£57.45” substitute “£59.15”.

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance

24.—(1) The sums 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 14 to 19 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), 85(1) and 148(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and

(b) paragraphs 15A(2)(a)(54) and 16(a) of Part III of Schedule 1,

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

(3) The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1(55) (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.

(4) In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1(56) (applicable amounts: family premium)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”; and

(b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”.

(5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1(57) (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.

(6) The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1(58) (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 16 to this Order.

(7) In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2(59) (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

(b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

(c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;

(d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

(i) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;

(ii) for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;

(iii) “£17.00” remains unchanged;

(e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

(i) for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;

(ii) for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;

(iii) “£23.35” remains unchanged;

(f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

(i) for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;

(ii) for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;

(iii) “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

(g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

(i) for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;

(ii) for “£338.00” substitute “£353.00”;

(iii) “£43.50” remains unchanged.

(8) Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 5(60) (applicable amounts in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 17 to this Order.

(9) Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 5A(61) (applicable amounts of joint-claim couples in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 18 to this Order.

(10) In paragraph 20(b) of Schedule 7(62) (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), for “£11.95” substitute “£15.45”.

(11) The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 19 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

The Prescribed Sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance

25.  In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations(63) (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£31.00” substitute “£32.00”.

PART 5 STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit

26.—(1) The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 20 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 6(64) (amount of the guarantee credit)—

(a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£174.05” substitute “£181.70”;

(b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£114.05” substitute “£119.05”;

(c) in paragraph (5)(a) for “£46.75” substitute “£48.45”;

(d) in paragraph (5)(b) for “£93.50” substitute “£96.90”; and

(e) in paragraph (8) for “£26.35” substitute “£27.15”.

(3) In regulation 7(65) (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 “£84.25” and “£134.75” substitute “£87.30” and “£139.60” respectively.

(4) In paragraph 14 of Schedule II(66) (persons residing with the claimant)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

(b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

(c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;

(d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£106.00” and “£157.00” substitute “£111.00” and “£164.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

(e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£157.00” and “£204.00” substitute “£164.00” and “£213.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

(f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£204.00” and “£271.00” substitute “£213.00” and “£283.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

(g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£271.00” and “£338.00” substitute “£283.00” and “£353.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

(5) In paragraph 1 (polygamous marriages) of Schedule III(67)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (5) for “£174.05” and “£60.00” substitute “£181.70” and “£62.65” respectively; and

(b) in sub-paragraph (7) for “£134.75” substitute “£139.60”.

(6) The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.