
PART 1
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This Order may be cited as the Social Security (2017 Benefits Up-rating) Order (Northern Ireland) 2018 and shall come into operation on 24th March 2018.
2 

(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;
 “the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015;
 “the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993;
 “the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;
 “the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008;
 “the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016;
 “the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006;
 “the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006;
 “the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987;
 “the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;
 “the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003; and
 “the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 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.
PART 2
3 

(1) 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 (guardian’s allowance) of that Schedule, has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.
(2) The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except, in—
(a) Part III, the sum specified for age addition to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;
(b) Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and
(c) Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons.
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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 1∙0 per cent.
(2) In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (basic pension of Category A retirement pension)—
(a) for “£101∙10” substitute “£102∙10”; and
(b) for “£119∙30” substitute “£122∙30”.
(3) 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 2016-17;
(b) the increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (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) 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, Article 64 of the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 or section 132 of the Administration Act,
shall in each case be increased by 1∙0 per cent.
(4) The sums which are shared additional pensions under section 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act, and the sums which are increases in the rates of such pensions under paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to that Act, shall in each case be increased by 1∙0 per cent.
5 
It is directed that 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) shall be increased by 1∙0 per cent. where the increase under section 11(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years.
6 

(1) In regulation 1A of the State Pension Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (full rate of state pension) for “£155∙65” substitute “£159∙55”.
(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 1∙0 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 for those who reached pensionable age before 10th April 2017;
(c) paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of survivor’s pensions which either alone or in combination with certain other pensions under that Act exceed the full rate; and
(d) paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 9 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of shared state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act which either alone or in combination with certain other pensions under that Act exceed the full rate,
shall in each case be increased by 1∙0 per cent.
(4) For the purpose of this Article, “old state pension” has the same meaning as in section 22 of the Pensions Act.
7 
In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—
(a) in both places, the sum of £230 remains the same; and
(b) the sum of £30 remains the same.
8 
In section 153(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (rate of payment) for “£88∙45” substitute “£89∙35”.
9 
In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£139∙58” substitute “£140∙98”.
10 

(1) In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002—
(a) in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£139∙58” substitute “£140∙98”; and
(b) in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£139∙58” substitute “£140∙98”.
(2) In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£139∙58” substitute “£140∙98”.
11 

(1) In section 35(1) of the National Insurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (graduated retirement benefit)—
(a) the sum of 13∙30 pence shall be increased by 1∙0 per cent.; and
(b) the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 13∙43 pence.
(2) The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1978 (increases for deferred entitlement to a Category A or Category B retirement pension) shall be increased by 1∙0 per cent.
(3) The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 1∙0 per cent.
(4) The sums which are the additions under section 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 1∙0 per cent.
12 
In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£71∙50” substitute “£73∙30”.
13 
In regulation 2A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£165∙60” substitute “£167∙26”.
14 
In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992 (rate of benefit)—
(a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£82∙30” substitute “£83∙10”;
(b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£55∙10” substitute “£55∙65”;
(c) in paragraph (1)(c) for “£21∙80” substitute “£22∙00”;
(d) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£57∙45” substitute “£58∙00”; and
(e) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£21∙80” substitute “£22∙00”.
15 
In regulation 24 of the Personal Independence Payment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (rate of personal independence payment)—
(a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£55∙10” substitute “£55∙65”;
(b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£82∙30” substitute “£83∙10”;
(c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£21∙80” substitute “£22∙00”; and
(d) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£57∙45” substitute “£58∙00”.
16 

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 9(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21∙50” substitute “£21∙70”; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10∙80” substitute “£10∙90”.
(2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 9(2)(a) and (b) of those Regulations shall be increased to £11∙25 and £6∙25 respectively.
17 

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£21∙50” substitute “£21∙70”;
(b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£13∙90” substitute “£14∙00”; and
(c) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£6∙95” substitute “£7∙00”.
(2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) of those Regulations shall be increased to £11∙25, £6∙25 and £6∙25 respectively.
18 
In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010—
(a) in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£112∙55” substitute “£113∙70”; and
(b) in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance and bereavement allowance) for “£112∙55” substitute “£113∙70”.
PART 3
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(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 2 to 4 to this Order; and for this purpose 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); and
(b) paragraphs 13A(2)(a) and 14(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 2,
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
(3) The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.
(4) In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: family premium) the sum of £17∙45, in both places, remains the same.
(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 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” substitute “£95∙45” and “£14∙80” respectively; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—
(i) in head (a) for “£133∙00” substitute “£136∙00”,
(ii) in head (b) for “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” substitute “£136∙00”, “£200∙00” and “£34∙00” respectively,
(iii) in head (c) for “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” substitute “£200∙00”, “£259∙00” and “£46∙65” respectively,
(iv) in head (d) for “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” substitute “£259∙00”, “£346∙00” and “£76∙35” respectively, and
(v) in head (e) for “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” substitute “£346∙00”, “£430∙00” and “£86∙95” respectively.
(7) The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
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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 shall be increased by 1∙0 per cent.
21 

(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 5 and 6 to this Order; and for this purpose 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 B14(3) (determination of a maximum rent (social sector))—
(a) in sub-paragraph (a) 14% remains the same; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (b) 25% remains the same.
(3) In regulation 24(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175∙00 and £300 remain the same.
(4) In regulation 72 (non-dependant deductions)—
(a) in paragraph (1) for “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” substitute “£95∙45” and “£14∙80” respectively; and
(b) in paragraph (2)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£133∙00” substitute “£136∙00”,
(ii) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” substitute “£136∙00”, “£200∙00” and “£34∙00” respectively,
(iii) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” substitute “£200∙00”, “£259∙00” and “£46∙65” respectively,
(iv) in sub-paragraph (d) for “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” substitute “£259∙00”, “£346∙00” and “£76∙35” respectively, and
(v) in sub-paragraph (e) for “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” substitute “£346∙00”, “£430∙00” and “£86∙95” respectively.
(5) In Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges)—
(a) in paragraph 2 for “£26∙85”, “£26∙85”, “£13∙60”, “£17∙85”, “£17∙85”, “£9∙00” and “£3∙30” substitute “£27∙10”, “£27∙10”, “£13∙75”, “£18∙05”, “£18∙05”, “£9∙10” and “£3∙35” respectively; and
(b) in paragraph 6(2) the sums of £28∙80, £3∙35, £2∙30 and £3∙35 respectively remain the same.
(6) The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.
(7) In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: family premium) the sums of £22∙20 and £17∙45 remain the same.
(8) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
(9) In paragraph 26 of Part VI of Schedule 4 (amount of components) for “£36∙20” substitute “£36∙55”.
(10) In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.
(11) In paragraph 58 of Schedule 6 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.
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(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and for this purpose 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 (non-dependant deductions)—
(a) in paragraph (1) for “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” substitute “£95∙45” and “£14∙80” respectively; and
(b) in paragraph (2)—
(i) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£133∙00” substitute “£136∙00”,
(ii) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” substitute “£136∙00”, “£200∙00” and “£34∙00” respectively,
(iii) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” substitute “£200∙00”, “£259∙00” and “£46∙65” respectively,
(iv) in sub-paragraph (d) for “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” substitute “£259∙00”, “£346∙00” and “£76∙35” respectively, and
(v) in sub-paragraph (e) for “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” substitute “£346∙00”, “£430∙00” and “£86∙95” respectively.
(4) In Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges)—
(a) in paragraph 2 for “£26∙85”, “£26∙85”, “£13∙60”, “£17∙85”, “£17∙85”, “£9∙00” and “£3∙30” substitute “£27∙10”, “£27∙10”, “£13∙75”, “£18∙05”, “£18∙05”, “£9∙10” and “£3∙35” respectively; and
(b) in paragraph 6(2) the sums of £28∙80, £3∙35, £2∙30 and £3∙35 remain the same.
(5) The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
(6) In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: family premium) the sum of £17∙45 remains the same.
(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 8 to this Order.
(8) In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 5 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.
(9) In paragraph 22 of Schedule 6 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.
PART 4
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(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 9 to 12 to this Order; and for this purpose 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 bearing that number.
(2) In—
(a) regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1); and
(b) paragraphs 15A(2)(a) and 16(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 1,
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
(3) The sums specified in paragraph 2 of Part I of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.
(4) In paragraph 4(1) of Part II of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium) the sum of £17∙45, in both places, remains the same.
(5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
(6) The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
(7) In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” substitute “£95∙45” and “£14∙80” respectively; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—
(i) in head (a) for “£133∙00” substitute “£136∙00”,
(ii) in head (b) for “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” substitute “£136∙00”, “£200∙00” and “£34∙00” respectively,
(iii) in head (c) for “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” substitute “£200∙00”, “£259∙00” and “£46∙65” respectively,
(iv) in head (d) for “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” substitute “£259∙00”, “£346∙00” and “£76∙35” respectively, and
(v) in head (e) for “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” substitute “£346∙00”, “£430∙00” and “£86∙95” respectively.
(8) The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 12 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 5
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(1) The sums specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedule 13 to this Order; and for this purpose 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 (amount of the guarantee credit)—
(a) in paragraph (1) for “£237∙55” and “£155∙60” substitute “£243∙25” and “£159∙35” respectively;
(b) in paragraph (5) for “£61∙85” and “£123∙70” substitute “£62∙45” and “£124∙90” respectively; and
(c) in paragraph (8) for “£34∙60” substitute “£34∙95”.
(3) In regulation 7 (savings credit)—
(a) in paragraph (1)(a), (b) and (c) “60 per cent.”, “60 per cent.” and “40 per cent.” respectively remain the same; and
(b) in paragraph (2) for “£133∙82” and “£212∙97” substitute “£137∙35” and “£218∙42” respectively.
(4) In paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: persons residing with the claimant)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” substitute “£95∙45” and “£14∙80” respectively; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—
(i) in head (a) for “£133∙00” substitute “£136∙00”,
(ii) in head (b) for “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” substitute “£136∙00”, “£200∙00” and “£34∙00” respectively,
(iii) in head (c) for “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” substitute “£200∙00”, “£259∙00” and “£46∙65” respectively,
(iv) in head (d) for “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” substitute “£259∙00”, “£346∙00” and “£76∙35” respectively, and
(v) in head (e) for “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” substitute “£346∙00”, “£430∙00” and “£86∙95” respectively.
(5) In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 (special groups: polygamous marriages)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (5), which substitutes regulation 6(1), for “£237∙55” and “£81∙95” substitute “£243∙25” and “£83∙90” respectively; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (7), which substitutes regulation 7(2), for “£212∙97” substitute “£218∙42”.
(6) The sums specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 13 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 6
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(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 14 and 15 to this Order; and for this purpose 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 Part 3 of Schedule 4 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.
(3) In paragraph 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 4 (the components) for “£36∙20” substitute “£36∙55”.
(4) In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” substitute “£95∙45” and “£14∙80” respectively; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—
(i) in head (a) for “£133∙00” substitute “£136∙00”,
(ii) in head (b) for “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” substitute “£136∙00”, “£200∙00” and “£34∙00” respectively,
(iii) in head (c) for “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” substitute “£200∙00”, “£259∙00” and “£46∙65” respectively,
(iv) in head (d) for “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” substitute “£259∙00”, “£346∙00” and “£76∙35” respectively, and
(v) in head (e) for “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” substitute “£346∙00”, “£430∙00” and “£86∙95” respectively.
(5) The sums specified in any provision of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 set out in column (1) of Schedule 15 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
26 
In regulation 62(2)(b) of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2016 (prescribed amounts) for “£36∙20” substitute “£36∙55”.
PART 7
27 

(1) In regulation 35(1)(a) of the Universal Credit Regulations (amount of childcare costs element) “85 percent” remains the same.
(2) The amounts of the child element, the additional amount in respect of each child or qualifying young person who is disabled (higher rate), the limited capability for work and work-related activity element, the carer element and the maximum amounts of the childcare costs element specified in the table in regulation 38 of the Universal Credit Regulations (amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 16 to this Order.
(3) In paragraph 13 of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations (amount of housing cost contributions)—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “£69∙37” substitute “£70∙06”; and
(b) in sub-paragraph (3)(a) “nil” remains the same.
(4) The amounts specified in any provision of the Universal Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 17 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 8
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The Social Security Benefits Up-rating (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2017 is revoked.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 16th March 2018
(L.S.)Anne McCleary
A senior officer of the Department for Communities

SCHEDULE 1
Article 3(1)
PART I

Description of benefit Weekly rate
2. Short-term incapacity benefit. (a) lower rate £80∙25
  (b) higher rate £95∙00.
2A. Long-term incapacity benefit. £106∙40.
5. Category B retirement pension where section 48A(4) or 48AA(4) applies. £73∙30.
PART II
Bereavement payment. £2,000∙00
PART III

Description of benefit Weekly rate
1. Attendance allowance. (a) higher rate £83∙10
 (b) lower rate £55∙65
 (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2. Severe disablement allowance. £75∙40.
3. Age related addition. (a) higher rate £11∙25
 (b) middle rate £6∙25
 (c) lower rate £6∙25
 (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4. Carer’s allowance. £62∙70.
7. Category D retirement pension. £73∙30.
8. Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79). £0∙25.
PART IV

Benefit to which increase applies Increase for qualifying child Increase for adult dependant
 (1) (2) (3)
 £ £
1A. Short-term incapacity benefit—  
 (a) where the beneficiary is under pensionable age; 11∙35 48∙15
 (b) where the beneficiary is over pensionable age. 11∙35 59∙50
2. Long-term incapacity benefit. 11∙35 61∙80
4. Widowed mother’s allowance. 11∙35 —
4A. Widowed parent’s allowance. 11∙35 —
5. Category A or B retirement pension. 11∙35 66∙35
6. Category C retirement pension. 11∙35 39∙70
8. Severe disablement allowance. 11∙35 37∙10
9. Carer’s allowance. 11∙35 36∙90
PART V

Description of benefit, etc. Rate
1. Disablement pension (weekly rates). For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table.
  TABLE
  Degree of disablement  Amount
  (1)   (2) 
 Per cent.   £ 
 100  169∙70 
 90  152∙73 
 80  135∙76 
 70  118∙79 
 60  101∙82 
 50  84∙85 
 40  67∙88 
 30  50∙91 
 20  33∙94 
2. Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed. (a) except in cases of exceptionally severe
 disablement £67∙90
(b) in any case of exceptionally severe
 disablement £135∙80
3. Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement). £67∙90
4. Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents.  
£169∙70 
5. Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7. £104∙90
6. Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement. (a) if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell
  before 5th July 1948 £21∙70
 (b) if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before
  6th April 1979 £21∙70
 (c) if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was
  under the age of 45 £14∙00
 (d) if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before
  6th April 1979 £14∙00
 (e) in any other case £7∙00
7. Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension. £11∙35
8. Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension. £62∙70
9. Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7. £11,260∙00
10. Widow’s pension (weekly rates). (b) higher permanent rate £122∙30
  (c) lower permanent rate 30 per cent.
   of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)
 (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)
11. Widower’s pension (weekly rate). £122∙30
12. Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7. In respect of each child or qualifying young
 person £11∙35.
SCHEDULE 2
Article 19(3)
PART I
2.—(1) The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).

Column (1) Column (2)
Child or young person Amount
Person in respect of the period— 
 (a) beginning on, and including, that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;  (a) £66∙90;
 (b) beginning on, and including, the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.  (b) £66∙90.

SCHEDULE 3
Article 19(5)
PART IV

Premium Amount
15.—(2) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies. (2) £128∙40.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies. (2A) £128∙40.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies. (3) £128∙40.
(4) Disability premium— (4) 
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);  (a) £32∙55;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).  (b) £46∙40.
(5) Severe disability premium— (5)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);  (a) £62∙45;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—  (b) 
  (i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A),   (i) £62∙45,
  (ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.   (ii) £124∙90.
(6) Disabled child premium. (6) £60∙90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7) Carer premium. (7) £34∙95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8) Enhanced disability premium where theconditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied. (8)
 (a) £24∙78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;

  (b) £15∙90 in respect of each person who is neither—
   (i) a child or young person, nor
   (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
   in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
  (c) £22∙85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 4
Article 19(7)


Column (1) Column (2)
Provisions in Income Support Regulations Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1) Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b) Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c) Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8) 100 per cent. of the eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b) Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10 The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
 A × B52
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5) £100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a) A sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11) The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
 R × ST
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2) The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 7, paragraph 2A Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7 Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a) Nil
Schedule 7, paragraph 15 Nil.
SCHEDULE 5
Article 21(6)
PART I
2 

(1) The amount specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 20(1)(b) and 21(1)(c)—

Column (1) Column (2)
Child or young person Amount
Person in respect of the period— 
 (a) beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;  (a) £66∙90;
 (b) beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.  (b) £66∙90
SCHEDULE 6
Article 21(8)
PART IV

Premium Amount
20.—(5) Disability premium— (5)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);  (a) £32∙55;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).  (b) £46∙40.
(6) Severe disability premium— (6)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);  (a) £62∙45;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—  (b) 
  (i) in a case where there is someone in receipt of carer’s allowance 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);   (i) £62∙45;
  (ii) in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.   (ii) £124∙90.
(7) Disabled child premium. (7) £60∙90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 is satisfied.
(8) Carer premium. (8) £34∙95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium. (9)
  (a) £24∙78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
  (b) £15∙90 in respect of each person who is neither—
   (i) a child or young person, nor
   (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
   in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
  (c) £22∙85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 7
Article 22(5)
PART I
1 
The amount specified in column (2) 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 aged— (1)
 (a) under 65;  (a) £159∙35;
 (b) 65 or over.  (b) £172∙55.
(2) Couple— (2)
 (a) both members aged under 65;  (a) £243∙25;
 (b) one member or both members aged 65 or over.  (b) £258∙15.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65— (3)
 (a) for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;  (a) £243∙25;
 (b) for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.  (b) £83∙90.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over— (4)
 (a) for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;  (a) £258∙15;
 (b) for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.  (b) £85∙60.
2 

(1) The amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 20—

Column (1) Column (2)
Child or young person Amount
Persons in respect of the period— 
 (a) beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;  (a) £66∙90;
 (b) beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.  (b) £66∙90.
SCHEDULE 8
Article 22(7)
PART IV

Premium Amount
12.—(1) Severe disability premium— (1)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);  (a) £62∙45;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—  (b) 
  (i) in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 30 of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);   (i) £62∙45;
  (ii) in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.   (ii) £124∙90.
(2) Enhanced disability premium. (2) £24∙78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled child premium. (3) £60∙90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium. (4) £34∙95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.
SCHEDULE 9
Article 23(3)
PART I
2 

(1)  The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c).

Column (1) Column (2)
Child or young person Amount
Person in respect of the period— 
 (a) beginning on, and including, that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;  (a) £66∙90;
 (b) beginning on, and including, the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.  (b) £66∙90.
SCHEDULE 10
Article 23(5)
PART IV

Premium Amount
20.—(2) Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit— (2)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);  (a) £86∙25;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);  (b) £128∙40;
 (c) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).  (c) £128∙40.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11. (3) £128∙40.
(4) Higher pensioner premium— (4)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);  (a) £86∙25;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).  (b) £128∙40.
(5) Disability premium— (5)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);  (a) £32∙55;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).  (b) £46∙40.
(6) Severe disability premium— (6)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);  (a) £62∙45;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—  (b) 
  (i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);   (i) £62∙45;
  (ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.   (ii) £124∙90.
(7) Disabled child premium. (7) £60∙90 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer premium. (8) £34∙95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium where theconditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied. (9)
 (a) £24∙78 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;

  (b) £15∙90 in respect of each person who is neither—
   (i) a child or young person, nor
   (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
   in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
  (c) £22∙85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 11
Article 23(6)
PART IVB

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) £128∙40.
(2) Higher pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F. (2) £128∙40.
(3) Disability premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1). (3) £46∙40.
(4) Severe disability premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)— (4)
 (i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4);  (i) £62∙45;
 (ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.  (ii) £124∙90.
(5) Carer premium. (5) £34∙95 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6) Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied. (6) £22∙85 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.
SCHEDULE 12
Article 23(8)


Column (1) Column (2)
Provisions in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1) Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 146G(1) Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b) Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c) Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b) Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 9 The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
 A × B52
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4) £100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a) A sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10) The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
 R × ST
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2) The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 4, paragraph 4 Nil.
Schedule 4, paragraph 14 Nil.
Schedule 4A, paragraph 3 Nil.
SCHEDULE 13
Article 24(6)


Column (1) Column (2)
Provisions in State Pension Credit Regulations Specified Sum
Regulation 6(3)(a) Nil.
Regulation 6(3)(b) Nil.
Regulation 7(3) Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1) The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula—
 A × B52
Schedule 2, paragraph 8(2) £100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 8(4)(a) The sum shall be determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 2, paragraph 8(8) The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
 R x ST
Schedule 2, paragraph 9(2) The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 3, paragraph 2(2)(b) Nil.
SCHEDULE 14
Article 25(2)
PART 3

Premium Amount
11.—(1) Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who— (1)
 (a) is a single claimant and—  (a) 
  (i) is entitled to the work-related activity component,   (i) £57∙20;
  (ii) is entitled to the support component, or   (ii) £49∙70;
  (iii) is not entitled to either of those components;   (iii) £86∙25;
 (b) is a member of a couple and—  (b) 
  (i) is entitled to the work-related activity component,   (i) £99∙35;
  (ii) is entitled to the support component, or   (ii) £91∙85;
  (iii) is not entitled to either of those components   (iii) £128∙40.
(2) Severe disability premium— (2)
 (a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);  (a) £62∙45;
 (b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—  (b) 
  (i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5),   (i) £62∙45;
  (ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.   (ii) £124∙90.
(3) Carer Premium (3) £34∙95 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4) Enhanced disability premium where thecondition in paragraph 7 is satisfied. (4)
 (a) £15∙90 in respect of each person who is neither—
   (i) a child or young person, nor
   (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
   in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 7 is satisfied;
  (b) £22∙85 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the condition specified in paragraph 7 is satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 15
Article 25(5)


Column (1) Column (2)
Provisions in Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 Specified Sum
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(b) Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of head (a).
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c) Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 9(1)(b) Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11 The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
 A × B52
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4) £100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a) A sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10) The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
 R x ST
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(b) £150,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(12)(c) £125,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2) The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
SCHEDULE 16
Article 27(2)


Element Amount for each assessment period
Child element— 
 first child or qualifying young person £277∙08
 second and each subsequent child or qualifying young person £231∙67
Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person— 
 higher rate £372∙30
LCW and LCWRA elements— 
 limited capability for work and work-related activity £318∙76
Carer element £151∙89
Childcare costs element— 
 maximum amount for one child £646∙35
 maximum amount for 2 or more children £1,108∙04
SCHEDULE 17
Article 27(4)


Column (1) Column (2)
Provisions in Universal Credit Regulations Specified Sum
Regulation 36(2) Step 2 Apply the formula—
[PAD]×AP
Schedule 4, paragraph 23(4) The allocated amount is to be found by applying the formula—
(AB)×C
Schedule 4, paragraph 32 The amount of the renter’s housing costs element is to be calculated by reference to the formula—S−HCC
Schedule 4, paragraph 34(4) Amount S is to be found by applying the formula—
(AB)×C
Schedule 4, paragraph 35(2) The amount of the deduction is to be determined by the formula—
A×B
Schedule 4, paragraph 35(3) The relevant percentage is 14% in the case of one excess bedroom
Schedule 4, paragraph 35(4) The relevant percentage is 25% in the case of two or more excess bedrooms
Schedule 5, paragraph 10(2) Step 3 £200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 10(2) Step 4 Apply the formula—
 (A×SR)12
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 2 £200,000
Schedule 5, paragraph 11(2) Step 3 Apply the formula—
(A×SR)12
Schedule 5, paragraph 12(1) The standard rate is the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England which has effect for the purposes of paragraph 12 of Schedule 3 to the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 varied each time that sub-paragraph (3) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (5).