The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

S.R. 2026/59 · Made 24 March 2026 · Extends to Northern Ireland

Order made by the Department for Communities and laid before the Assembly under section 166(1) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 for approval of the Assembly before the expiration of six months from the date of its coming into operation

Social Security

Statutory Maternity Pay; Statutory Sick Pay; Employment; Housing; Rates

Made 24th March 2026

Coming into operation in accordance with Article 1

This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 132, 132A, 132B and 165(1), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992^f1 and now vested in the Department for Communities^f2.

The Secretary of State has made an Order^f3 under sections 150, 150A, 151, 151A and 189(1), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992^f4.

Accordingly, the Department for Communities makes the following Order.

Annotations to the whole text

Footnotes

f1: 1992 c. 8; section 132 was amended by paragraph 41 of Schedule 7 to the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 (c. 49), paragraph 9 of Schedule 4 to the Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), section 3 of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3 (N.I.)), regulation 2(2) of S.R. 2012 No. 120 and paragraph 55 of Schedule 13 to the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5 (N.I.)), section 132A was inserted by section 5(1) of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1 (N.I.)), section 132B was inserted by paragraph 17 of Schedule 12 to the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5 (N.I.)) and section 165(1) was amended by paragraph 49(2) of Schedule 3 to the Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/671) and section 18(5) of the National Insurance Contributions Act 2014 (c. 7)
f2: See Article 8(b) of S.R. 1999 No. 481 and section 1(7) of the Departments Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 5 (N.I.))
f3: S.I. 2026/148
f4: 1992 c. 5

Part 1: INTRODUCTION
1Citation, commencement and effect
2Interpretation
Part 2: SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS
3Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act
4Rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act
5Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act
6Rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act
7Dates 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
8Statutory sick pay
9Statutory maternity pay
10Statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay, statutory shared parental pay and statutory parental bereavement pay
11Graduated retirement benefit
12Amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979
13Maximum additional pension
14Disability living allowance
15Personal independence payment
16Age addition to long-term incapacity benefit
17Transitional invalidity allowance in long-term incapacity benefit cases
18Bereavement benefits
19Bereavement support payment
Part 3: INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT
20Applicable amounts for income support
21Income support transitional protection
22Relevant sum for income support
23Housing benefit
24Housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit
Part 4: JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE
25Age-related amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance
26Applicable amounts for jobseeker’s allowance
27Prescribed sum for the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996
28Amounts for the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016
Part 5: STATE PENSION CREDIT
29State pension credit
Part 6: EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
30Applicable amounts for the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008
31Prescribed amounts for the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016
Part 7: UNIVERSAL CREDIT
32Universal credit
33Amendment of the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations
Part 8: REVOCATION
34Revocation
Signature
Schedule 1: Provisions of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act asamended by this Order
ICONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS
VRATE OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT
Schedule 2: Part I of Schedule 2 to the Income Support Regulations as amended by this Order
Part I: PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1Paragraph 1
Schedule 3: Part IV of Schedule 2 to the Income Support Regulations asamendedbythis Order
IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Schedule 4: Part I of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit Regulations as amended by this Order
Part I: PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1Paragraph 1
Schedule 5: Part IV of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit Regulations asamendedbythis Order
IVAMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Schedule 6: Paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations asamended by this Order
Part I: PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1Paragraph 1
Schedule 7: Part IV of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations asamended by this Order
IVAMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Schedule 8: Part I of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 as amended by this Order
Part I: PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1Paragraph 1
Schedule 9: Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 asamended by this Order
IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Schedule 10: Part IVB of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 asamended by this Order
IVBWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART IVA
Schedule 11: Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 as amended by this Order
1Paragraph 1
Part 1: PRESCRIBED AMOUNTS
1Paragraph 1
2Paragraph 2
Part 1: PRESCRIBED AMOUNTS
1Paragraph 1
Schedule 12: Provisions of Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 as amended by this Order
3WEEKLY AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART 2
Schedule 13Amounts of certain elements specified in the table in regulation 38 of the Universal Credit Regulations as amended by this Order
Explanatory note

1Citation, commencement and effectI1

(1)

This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), shall come into operation 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) of the Contributions and Benefits Act^f1 (appropriate weekly rate of maternity allowance under section 35), for which purpose it shall come into operation 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;

(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 Jobseeker’s Allowance 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 Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016;

(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 Employment and Support Allowance 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 purposes of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016;

(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 2026, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “assessment period” has the same meaning as in Article 12(2) of the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015^f2; and

(o)

Article 34, on 5th May 2026.

(2)

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 operation 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 operation for that beneficiary.

(3)

The changes made in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits 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.

2InterpretationI1

(1)

In this Order—

“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992^f1;
“the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015^f2;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993^f3;
“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996^f4;
“the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008^f5;
“the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016^f6;
“the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017” means the Employment and Support Allowance (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017^f7;
“the Great Britain Up-rating Order” means the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026^f8;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006^f9;
“the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016^f10;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006^f11;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987^f12;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996^f13;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016^f14;
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003^f15;
“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016^f16; and
“the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations” means the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016^f17.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954^f18 shall apply to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.

(3)

For the purposes of this Order and notwithstanding section 39(2) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954, where a period of time is expressed to begin on, or to be reckoned from, a particular day, that day shall be included in the period.

3Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits ActI1 I2

(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 (rates of benefits, etc.), 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^f1, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons.

4Rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits ActI1

(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 3.8 per cent.

(3)

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act^f1 (basic pension of Category A retirement pension)—

(a)

for “£176.45” substitute “£184.90”; and

(b)

for “£135.50” substitute “£140.65”.

(4)

It is directed that the sums which are—

(a)

the additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2025-2026;

(b)

the increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act^f2 (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred); lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule^f3 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

(c)

payable to a pensioner as part of their Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 120 of the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Act 1975^f4, Article 64 of the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1986^f5 or section 132 of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 3.8 per cent.

(5)

The sums which are shared additional pensions under sections 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act^f6, and the sums which are increases in the rates of such pensions under paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to that Act^f7, shall in each case be increased by 3.8 per cent.

5Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes ActI1

(1)

It is directed 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 11(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 13(2) and (3) of that Act^f1 shall be increased by—

(a)

3.8 per cent where the increase under section 11(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years^f2; and

(b)

0.8 per cent where the increase under section 11(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.

6Rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions ActI1

(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 (Northern Ireland) 2015^f1 (full rate of state pension) for “£230.25” substitute “£241.30”.

(3)

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.

(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;

(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.

(5)

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

7Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits in Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 are changed by this OrderI1

(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—

(i)

attendance allowance, and

(ii)

carer’s allowance (except in a case where the Department 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 Department 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 sub-paragraph (a)(ii) 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 Act^f1 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), 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—

(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;

(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.

8Statutory sick payI1

In section 153(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act^f1 (rate of payment) for “£118.75” substitute “£123.25”.

9Statutory maternity payI1 I2

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987^f1 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32”.

10Statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay, statutory shared parental pay and statutory parental bereavement payI1

(1)

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002^f1—

(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 (Northern Ireland) 2015^f2 (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) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023^f3 (weekly rate of payment) for “£187.18” substitute “£194.32”.

11Graduated retirement benefitI1

(1)

In section 35(1) of the National Insurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1966^f1 (graduated retirement benefit)—

(a)

the sum of 17.83 pence shall be increased by 3.8 per cent; and

(b)

the reference in that provision 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 (Northern Ireland) 1978^f2 (increases for deferred entitlement to a Category A or Category B retirement pension) 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 (Northern Ireland) 2005^f3 (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 36(1) of the National Insurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (special provision as to graduated retirement benefit for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 3.8 per cent.

12Amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979I1

In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979^f1 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£105.70” substitute “£110.75”.

13Maximum additional pensionI1

In regulation 2A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010^f1 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£222.10” substitute “£230.54”.

14Disability living allowanceI1

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992^f1 (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”.

15Personal independence paymentI1

In regulation 24 of the Personal Independence Payment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016^f1 (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”.

16Age addition to long-term incapacity benefitI1

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 9(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994^f1 (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 so far as a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit corresponds to a claimant under Article 16(2) of the Great Britain Up-rating Order, the sums specified in regulation 9(2)(a) and (b) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 shall be increased to “£15.50” and “£8.60” respectively.

17Transitional invalidity allowance in long-term incapacity benefit casesI1

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995^f1 (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 so far as a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit corresponds to a claimant under Article 17(2) of the Great Britain Up-rating Order, the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 shall be increased to “£15.50”, “£8.60” and “£8.60” respectively.

18Bereavement benefitsI1

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010^f1—

(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”.

19Bereavement support paymentI1

In regulation 3 of the Bereavement Support Payment (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019^f1 (rate of bereavement support payment)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) the sum of £350 remains the same;

(b)

in paragraph (2) the sum of £3,500 remains the same;

(c)

in paragraph (4) the sum of £100 remains the same; and

(d)

in paragraph (5) the sum of £2,500 remains the same.

20Applicable amounts for income supportI1

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations^f1 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 2 and 3 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In—

(a)

regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c) and 21(1)^f2; and

(b)

paragraphs 13A(2)(a) and 14(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 2^f3,

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

(3)

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

(a)

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order; and

(b)

in paragraph 2(1)^f4, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£84.66” substitute “£87.88”.

(4)

In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 2^f5 (applicable amounts: family premium) for the sum of “£19.48”, in both places, substitute “£20.22”.

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

(6)

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3^f6 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£126.65” and “£19.65” substitute “£131.45” and “£20.40” respectively; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i)

in head (a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”,

(ii)

in head (b) for “£183.00”, “£266.00” and “£45.15” substitute “£192.00”, “£279.00” and “£46.85” respectively,

(iii)

in head (c) for “£266.00”, “£348.00” and “£62.00” substitute “£279.00”, “£365.00” and “£64.35” respectively,

(iv)

in head (d) for “£348.00”, “£463.00” and “£101.35” substitute “£365.00”, “£485.00” and “£105.20” respectively, and

(v)

in head (e) for “£463.00”, “£577.00” and “£115.45” substitute “£485.00”, “£605.00” and “£119.85” respectively.

21Income support transitional protectionI1

The sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987^f1 shall be increased by 3.8 per cent.

22Relevant sum for income supportI1

In section 125(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (trade disputes) for “£51.00” substitute “£53.00”.

23Housing benefitI1 I2

(1)

The sums 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 4 and 5 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 24(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175.00 and £300 remain the same.

(3)

In regulation 72^f1 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) for “£126.65” and “£19.65” substitute “£131.45” and “£20.40” respectively; and

(b)

in paragraph (2)—

(i)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”,

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£183.00”, “£266.00” and “£45.15” substitute “£192.00”, “£279.00” and “£46.85” respectively,

(iii)

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£266.00”, “£348.00” and “£62.00” substitute “£279.00”, “£365.00” and “£64.35” respectively,

(iv)

in sub-paragraph (d) for “£348.00”, “£463.00” and “£101.35” substitute “£365.00”, “£485.00” and “£105.20” respectively, and

(v)

in sub-paragraph (e) for “£463.00”, “£577.00” and “£115.45” substitute “£485.00”, “£605.00” and “£119.85” respectively.

(4)

In Schedule 1^f2 (ineligible service charges)—

(a)

in paragraph 2 for “£35.95”, “£35.95”, “£18.25”, “£24.00”, “£24.00”, “£12.00” and “£4.35” substitute “£37.30”, “£37.30”, “£18.95”, “£24.90”, “£24.90”, “£12.45” and “£4.50” respectively; and

(b)

in paragraph 6(2) the sums “£35.25”, “£4.10”, “£2.85” and “£4.10” remain the same.

(5)

In Part I of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

(a)

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

(b)

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

(6)

In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 4^f3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 5 (transitional provision) of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (a) the sum of £22.20 remains the same; and

(b)

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

(7)

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

(8)

In Part VI of Schedule 4^f4 (amount of component)—

(a)

in paragraph 25, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017, for “£36.55” substitute “£37.95”; and

(b)

in paragraph 26, for “£48.50” substitute “£50.35”.

(9)

In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 5^f5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

(10)

In paragraph 58 of Schedule 6^f6 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

24Housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension creditI1 I2

(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, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 28(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175.00 and £300 remain the same.

(3)

In regulation 53^f1 (non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) for “£126.65” and “£19.65” substitute “£131.45” and “£20.40” respectively; and

(b)

in paragraph (2)—

(i)

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”,

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£183.00”, “£266.00” and “£45.15” substitute “£192.00”, “£279.00” and “£46.85” respectively,

(iii)

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£266.00”, “£348.00” and “£62.00” substitute “£279.00”, “£365.00” and “£64.35” respectively,

(iv)

in sub-paragraph (d) for “£348.00”, “£463.00” and “£101.35” substitute “£365.00”, “£485.00” and “£105.20” respectively, and

(v)

in sub-paragraph (e) for “£463.00”, “£577.00” and “£115.45” substitute “£485.00”, “£605.00” and “£119.85” respectively.

(4)

In Schedule 1^f2 (ineligible service charges)—

(a)

(b)

in paragraph 6(2) the sums “£35.25”, “£4.10”, “£2.85” and “£4.10” remain the same.

(5)

In Part I of Schedule 4^f3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

(a)

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and

(b)

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

(6)

In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 4^f4 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 5 (transitional provision) of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations for “£19.48” substitute “£20.22”.

(7)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

(8)

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 5^f5 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

(9)

In paragraph 22 of Schedule 6^f6 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.

25Age-related amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowanceI1

In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996^f1 (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”.

26Applicable amounts for jobseeker’s allowanceI1

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations^f1 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 8 to 10 to this Order, and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 bearing that number.

(2)

In—

(a)

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1)^f2; and

(b)

paragraphs 15A(2)(a) and 16(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 1^f3 (premiums),

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

(3)

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

(a)

the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order; and

(b)

in paragraph 2(1)^f4, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£84.66” substitute “£87.88”.

(4)

In paragraph 4(1) of Part II of Schedule 1^f5 (applicable amounts: family premium) for the sum of “£19.48”, in both places, substitute “£20.22”.

(5)

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

(6)

The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1 (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 2^f6 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£126.65” and “£19.65” substitute “£131.45” and “£20.40” respectively; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i)

in head (a) the sum “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”,

(ii)

in head (b) for “£183.00”, “£266.00” and “£45.15” substitute “£192.00”, “£279.00” and “£46.85” respectively,

(iii)

in head (c) for “£266.00”, “£348.00” and “£62.00” substitute “£279.00”, “£365.00” and “£64.35” respectively,

(iv)

in head (d) for “£348.00”, “£463.00” and “£101.35” substitute “£365.00”, “£485.00” and “£105.20” respectively, and

(v)

in head (e) for “£463.00”, “£577.00” and “£115.45” substitute “£485.00”, “£605.00” and “£119.85” respectively.

27Prescribed sum for the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996I1

In regulation 170 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996^f1 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£51.00” substitute “£53.00”.

28Amounts for the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016I1

In regulation 49 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 2016 (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”.

29State pension creditI1

(1)

The sums specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article, and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

(2)

In regulation 6^f1 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

(a)

in paragraph (1) for “£346.60” and “£227.10” substitute “£363.25” and “£238.00” respectively;

(b)

in paragraph (5) for “£82.90” and “£165.80” substitute “£86.05” and “£172.10” respectively; and

(c)

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

(3)

In regulation 7(2)^f2 (savings credit) for “£198.27” and “£314.34” substitute “£208.07” and “£329.75” respectively.

(4)

In paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: persons residing with the claimant)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)^f3 for “£126.65” and “£19.65” substitute “£131.45” and “£20.40” respectively; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)^f4—

(i)

in head (a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”,

(ii)

in head (b) for “£183.00”, “£266.00” and “£45.15” substitute “£192.00”, “£279.00” and “£46.85” respectively,

(iii)

in head (c) for “£266.00”, “£348.00” and “£62.00” substitute “£279.00”, “£365.00” and “£64.35” respectively,

(iv)

in head (d) for “£348.00”, “£463.00” and “£101.35” substitute “£365.00”, “£485.00” and “£105.20” respectively, and

(v)

in head (e) for “£463.00”, “£577.00” and “£115.45” substitute “£485.00”, “£605.00” and “£119.85” respectively.

(5)

In paragraph 9 of Schedule 2A^f5 (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person: amount of additional payment)—

(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 2A (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person: amount for the eldest child or qualifying young person born before 6th April 2017) for “£78.10” substitute “£81.07”.

(7)

In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3^f6 (special groups: polygamous marriages)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

30Applicable amounts for the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008I1

(1)

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, a reference in this Article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 bearing that number.

(2)

The sums specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 (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 Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017^f1, the sums specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance 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 4 (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 Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

(6)

In Part 4 of Schedule 4^f2 (the component)—

(a)

in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance 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 Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017 is £37.95.”; and

(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 6^f3 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£126.65” and “£19.65” substitute “£131.45” and “£20.40” respectively; and

(b)

in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i)

in head (a) for “£183.00” substitute “£192.00”,

(ii)

in head (b) for “£183.00”, “£266.00” and “£45.15” substitute “£192.00”, “£279.00” and “£46.85” respectively,

(iii)

in head (c) for “£266.00”, “£348.00” and “£62.00” substitute “£279.00”, “£365.00” and “£64.35” respectively,

(iv)

in head (d) for “£348.00”, “£463.00” and “£101.35” substitute “£365.00”, “£485.00” and “£105.20” respectively, and

(v)

in head (e) for “£463.00”, “£577.00” and “£115.45” substitute “£485.00”, “£605.00” and “£119.85” respectively.

31Prescribed amounts for the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016I1

(1)

In regulation 62 of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016^f1 (prescribed amounts)—

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(2)

In regulation 62(2) of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016 (prescribed amounts), as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017—

(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 Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016 (prescribed amounts) as modified by paragraph 4(f) of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions and Housing Benefit) (Existing Awards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010^f2 as that paragraph is modified by paragraph 21(4)(e) of Schedule 3 to the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (Commencement No. 8 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions) Order 2017^f3—

(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”.

32Universal creditI1

(1)

In the table in regulation 23 of the Universal Credit Regulations^f1 (deduction of income and work allowance)—

(a)

for “£684”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£710”; and

(b)

for “£411”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£427”.

(2)

The amounts specified in the table in regulation 38 of the Universal Credit Regulations (amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.

(3)

In paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations^f2 (amount of housing cost contributions) for “£93.02” substitute “£96.55”.

33Amendment of the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) RegulationsI1

In the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations—

(a)

in paragraph 5 of Schedule 2^f1 (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”.

(b)

in paragraph 5 of Schedule 3^f2 (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”.

34RevocationI1

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2025^f1 is revoked.

Signature

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 24th March 2026

(L.S.)

Cherrie Arnold

A senior officer of the Department for Communities

ICONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
2.^f1	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a) lower rate	£110.70
		(b) higher rate	£130.90
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		£146.60
5.^f2	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(4) or 48AA(4) applies.		£110.75

IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		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)).
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)).
4.^f1	Carer’s allowance.		£86.45
7.^f2	Category D retirement pension.		£110.75
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).		£0.25

IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies				Increase for adult dependant
			(1)	(3)
				£
1A.^f1	Short-term incapacity benefit—
	(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.			85.15
8.	Severe disablement allowance.			51.05

VRATE OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Description of benefit, etc.		Rate
1.^f1	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 Table.
				TABLE
			Degree of disablement			Amount
				(1)				(2)
				Per cent.					£
				100		233.90
				90		210.51
				80		187.12
				70		163.73
				60		140.34
				50		116.95
				40			93.56
				30			70.17
				20			46.78
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)			except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement					£93.60
					except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement					£93.60
		(b)			in any case of exceptionally severe disablement					£187.20
					in any case of exceptionally severe disablement					£187.20
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).									£93.60
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents.									£233.90
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.									£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					£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					£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					£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					£19.20
										£19.20
		(e)			in any other case					£9.60
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.									£86.45
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.									£15,520.00
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates).	(b)		higher permanent rate						£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)


11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).									£184.90
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person								£11.35
		In respect of each child or qualifying young person								£11.35

1

The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(a) and 18(1)(a) and (b) (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages).

Column (1)				Column (2)
Person or Couple				Amount
(1)^f1 Single claimant aged—				(1)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;			(a)	£75.65;
	(b)	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);			(c)	£75.65;
	(d)	not less than 18 but less than 25;			(d)	£75.65;
	(e)	not less than 25.			(e)	£95.55.
(2) Lone parent aged—				(2)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;			(a)	£75.65;
	(b)	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);			(c)	£75.65;
	(d)	not less than 18.			(d)	£95.55.
(3)^f2 Couple—				(3)
	(a)	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,
		(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,
		(iii)	the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order (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 Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order (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;			(b)	£75.65;
	(c)	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;			(d)	£150.15;
	(e)	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,
		(ii)	satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, or
		(iii)	is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order;
	(f)	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,
		(ii)	does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and
		(iii)	is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order;
	(g)	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,
		(ii)	does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and
		(iii)	is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order.

IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

Premium				Amount
15.—(2) ^f1 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.				(2)	£213.10.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.				(2A)	£213.10.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.				(3)	£213.10.
(4)^f2 Disability premium—				(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(a)	£44.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).			(b)	£64.00.
(5)^f3 Severe disability premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);			(a)	£86.05;
	(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 payment 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)^f4 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.
(7)^f5 Carer premium.				(7) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)^f6 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.				(8)
					(a)	£33.99 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(a)
					(b)	£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;
					(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.

1

The amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 20(a) and 21(a) and (b)—

Column (1)		Column (2)
Person or Couple		Amount
(1) ^f1 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—		(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—		(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.

IVAMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

Premium				Amount
20.—(5) Disability premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);			(a)	£44.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).			(b)	£64.00.
(6)^f1 Severe disability premium—				(6)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);			(a)	£86.05;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
		(i)	in a case where there is someone in receipt of carer’s allowance or carer support payment or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 30 of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);		(b)	(i)	£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.			(ii)	£172.10.
(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 is satisfied.
(8) Carer premium.				(8) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)^f2 Enhanced disability premium.				(9)
					(a)	£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—
						(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)	£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.

1

The amount specified in column (2)^f1 in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 20—

Column (1)			Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriage			Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—			(1)
	(b)	who has attained pensionable age before 1st April 2021.		(b)	£256.00.
	(c)	who has attained pensionable age on or after 1st April 2021.		(c)	£238.00
(2) Couple—			(2)
	(b)	one member or both members who have attained pensionable age before 1st April 2021.		(b)	£383.35.
	(c)	both members who have attained pensionable age on or after 1st April 2021.		(c)	£363.25
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage have attained pensionable age before 1st April 2021—			(4)
	(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;		(a)	£383.35;
	(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.		(b)	£127.35.
(5) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and all members of the marriage have attained pensionable age on or after 1st April 2021—			(5)
	(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;		(a)	£363.25
	(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.		(b)	£125.25

IVAMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

Premium				Amount
12.—(1) ^f1 Severe disability premium—				(1)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);			(a)	£86.05;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—			(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 30 of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);			(i)	£86.05;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or payment or such an award of universal credit.			(ii)	£172.10.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.				(2) £33.99 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) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.				(4) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

1

The weekly amounts specified in column (2)^f1 below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83, 84(1), 86A and 86B (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages).

Column (1)					Column (2)
Person or Couple					Amount
(1) Single claimant aged—					(1)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;				(a)		£75.65;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within regulation 57(2) and who—				(b)		£75.65;
		(i)	is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
		(ii)	is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part III;				(c)		£75.65;
	(d)	not less than 18 but less than 25;				(d)		£75.65;
	(e)	not less than 25.				(e)		£95.55.
(2) Lone parent aged—					(2)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;				(a)		£75.65;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within regulation 57(2) and who—				(b)		£75.65;
		(i)	is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
		(ii)	is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part III;				(c)		£75.65;
	(d)	not less than 18.				(d)		£95.55.
(3) Couple—					(3)
	(a)	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 been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applied, or
		(iii)	had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applied and his partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it, or
		(iv)	they are married or civil partners and one member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies and the other member is registered in accordance with regulation 62, or
		(iva)	they are married or civil partners and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
		(v)	there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of each member, or
		(vi)	there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of one of them and the other is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
		(vii)	there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of one of them and the other satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
	(b)	where both members are aged less than 18 and sub-paragraph (3)(a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within regulation 57(2) and either—				(b)		£75.65;
		(i)	is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
		(ii)	is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
	(c)	where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) of sub-paragraph (3) applies but one member of the couple—				(c)		£75.65;
		(i)	is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
		(ii)	is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
	(d)	where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a), (b) or (c) of sub-paragraph (3) does not apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(1)(a);				(d)		£75.65;
	(e)	where—				(e)	£150.15;
		(i)	both members are aged not less than 18, or
		(ii)	one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person who is—
			(aa)	under 18, and
			(bb)	treated as being responsible for a child;
	(f)	where paragraph (e) does not apply and one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—				(f)	£150.15;
		(i)	is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
		(ii)	is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, or
		(iii)	satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or would do so if he were not a member of a couple other than the requirement to make a claim for it, or
		(iv)	satisfies requirements for entitlement to an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
	(g)	where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—				(g)		£75.65;
		(i)	to whom none of regulations 59 to 61 applies, or
		(ii)	who is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, and
		(iii)	does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it;
	(h)	where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—				(h)		£95.55.
		(i)	to whom none of regulations 59 to 61 applies, or
		(ii)	who is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, and
		(iii)	does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it.

IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

Premium				Amount
20.—(2) ^f1 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)	£142.45;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);			(b)	£213.10;
	(c)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).			(c)	£213.10.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.				(3) £213.10.
(4) Higher pensioner premium—				(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);			(a)	£142.45;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).			(b)	£213.10.
(5)^f2 Disability premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);			(a)	£44.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).			(b)	£64.00.
(6)^f3 Severe disability premium—				(6)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);			(a)	£86.05;
	(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 carer support payment or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);			(i)	£86.05;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance or payment.			(ii)	£172.10.
(7)^f4 Disabled child premium.				(7) £84.46 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer premium.				(8) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)^f5 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.				(9)
					(a)	£33.99 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
					(a)
					(b)	£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 15A are satisfied;
					(c)	£31.40 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.

IVBWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART IVA

Premium			Amount
20M.—(1) 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) £213.10.
(2) Higher pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.			(2) £213.10.
(3) Disability premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).			(3) £64.00.
(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 carer support payment or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4);		(i)	£86.05;
	(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance or payment.		(ii)	£172.10.
(5) Carer premium.			(5) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6) Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.			(6) £31.40 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

1

This paragraph applies to cases other than those falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017.

1

The weekly amounts specified in column (2)^f1 in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 67(1) and 68 (prescribed amounts and polygamous marriages).

Column (1)			Column (2)
Person or Couple			Amount
(1) Single claimant—			(1)
	(a)	who satisfies the conditions set out in section 2(2) of the Act or who is a member of the work-related activity group;		(a)	£95.55;
	(b)	aged not less than 25;		(b)	£95.55;
	(c)	aged less than 25.		(c)	£75.65.

2

This paragraph applies to cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017.

1

The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 67(1) and 68 (prescribed amounts and polygamous marriages).

Column (1)			Column (2)
Person or Couple			Amount
(1) Single claimant—			(1)
	(a)	who satisfies the conditions set out in section 2(2) or (3) of the Act;		(a)	£95.55;
	(b)	aged not less than 25;		(b)	£95.55;
	(c)	aged less than 25.		(c)	£75.65.

3WEEKLY AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART 2

Premium				Amount
11.—(1) ^f1 Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—				(1)
	(a)	is a single claimant and—			(a)
		(ii)	is entitled to the support component, or			(ii)	£93.95;
		(iii)	is not entitled to the support component;			(iii)	£142.45;
	(b)	is a member of a couple and—			(b)
		(ii)	is entitled to the support component, or			(ii)	£164.60;
		(iii)	is not entitled to the support component.			(iii)	£213.10.

(3) Carer premium.				(3) £48.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).

Premium				Amount
11.—(1) ^f2 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, or			(i)	£105.90;
		(ii)	is entitled to the support component, or			(ii)	£93.95;
		(iii)	is not entitled to either of those components,			(iii)	£142.45;
	(b)	is a member of a couple and—			(b)
		(i)	is entitled to the work-related activity component,			(i)	£176.55;
		(ii)	is entitled to the support component, or			(ii)	£164.60;
		(iii)	is not entitled to either of those components.			(iii)	£213.10.

Schedule 13Amounts of certain elements specified in the table in regulation 38 of the Universal Credit Regulations as amended by this OrderI1

Element		Amount for each assessment period
Child element—
	first child or qualifying young person^f1	£351.88
	second and each subsequent child or qualifying young person^f2	£303.94
Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—
	lower rate	£164.79
	higher rate	£514.71
Carer element.		£209.34
Childcare costs element—
	maximum amount for one child	£1,071.09
	maximum amount for two or more children	£1,836.16

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, which corresponds to an Order (S.I. 2026/148) made by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under sections 150, 150A, 151 and 151A of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, alters the rates and amounts of certain social security benefits and other sums.

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

Article 3 and Schedule 1 alter the rates of benefits and increases of benefit (except 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 (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (“the Contributions and Benefits Act”).

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

Article 5 increases the sums payable as part of a Category A or Category B retirement pension under sections 11(1) and 13(2) and (3) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 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 (Northern Ireland) 2015 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, 11, 12 and 13 are altered.

Article 8 increases the rate of statutory sick pay.

Article 9 increases the rate of statutory maternity pay.

Article 10 increases the rates of statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay, statutory shared parental pay and statutory parental bereavement pay.

Article 11 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

Article 12 increases the amount of a Category C retirement pension.

Article 13 increases the prescribed maximum additional pension for the purposes of section 52(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Article 14 increases the rates of disability living allowance.

Article 15 increases the rates of personal independence payment.

Article 16 increases the rates of age addition and the rates referred to in Article 16(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit in so far as they correspond to a claimant in Great Britain who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008.

Article 17 increases the rates of transitional invalidity allowance and the rates referred to in Article 17(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit in so far as they correspond to a claimant in Great Britain who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008.

Article 18 increases the rates of widowed mother’s allowance, widow’s pension and widowed parent’s allowance.

Article 19 specifies the rates of bereavement support payment.

Part 3 relates to income support and housing benefit.

Article 20 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income support. Article 20(3) and Schedule 2 set out certain personal allowances and Article 20(4) and (5) and Schedule 3 set out the premiums.

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

Article 22 states the sum by which any income support of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Article 23 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit. Article 23(5) and Schedule 4 set out certain personal allowances and Article 23(7) and (8) and Schedule 5 set out the premiums.

Article 24 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 24(5) and Schedule 6 set out the personal allowances and Article 24(6) and (7) and Schedule 7 set out the premiums.

Part 4 relates to jobseeker’s allowance.

Article 25 increases the age-related amounts for contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance.

Article 26 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker’s allowance. Article 26(3) and Schedule 8 set out certain personal allowances; Article 26(4) and (5) and Schedule 9 set out the premiums; Article 26(6) and Schedule 10 set out the amounts of premiums relevant to joint-claim couples.

Article 27 states the sum by which any jobseeker’s allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Article 28 increases the amounts of jobseeker’s allowance for the purposes of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016.

Part 5 relates to state pension credit.

Article 29 specifies sums relevant to state pension credit.

Part 6 relates to employment and support allowance.

Article 30 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance under the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008. Article 30(2) and (3) and Schedule 11 increase the contributory allowance of employment and support allowance; Article 30(4) and (5) and Schedule 12 increase the pensioner premium and the carer premium for income-related employment and support allowance and Article 30(6)(b) and (c) increase the components for the contributory allowance.

Article 31 increases the prescribed amounts for employment and support allowance set out in regulation 62 of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016.

Part 7 relates to universal credit.

Article 32 and Schedule 13 specify certain amounts relevant to universal credit.

Article 33 increases the amounts specified for the transitional severe disability premium element in paragraph 5 of Schedule 2, and paragraph 5 of Schedule 3, to the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016.

Article 34 revokes the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2025.

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

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