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From April 2010 new rates of benefits and tax credits come into effect. Most of the new rates are effective from week commencing 5th April 2010.
The new rates are shown below and can be viewed by scrolling down the page or by selecting the first letter of the benefit in the alphabetical list and then selecting the appropriate benefit.
| Rate |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Higher |
70.35 |
71.40 |
| Lower |
47.10 |
47.80 |
| Rate |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Standard |
95.25 |
97.65 |
| Age related |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| age 54 |
88.58 |
90.81 |
| age 53 |
81.92 |
83.98 |
| age 52 |
75.25 |
77.14 |
| age 51 |
68.58 |
70.31 |
| age 50 |
61.91 |
63.47 |
| age 49 |
55.25 |
56.64 |
| age 48 |
48.58 |
49.80 |
| age 47 |
41.91 |
42.97 |
| age 46 |
35.24 |
36.13 |
| age 45 |
28.58 |
29.30 |
|
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Lump sum |
2000.00 |
2000.00 |
| Type |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Carer's Allowance |
53.10 |
53.90 |
| Carer's Allowance - adult dependant |
31.70 |
31.70 |
Child Dependancy increases
| Benefits |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
State pension, widowed mothers allowance,
widowed parents allowance,
short-term incapacity benefit at the higher rate & long term incapacity benefit,
carers allowance, severe disablement allowance,
higher rate industrial death benefit,
unemployability supplement and
short-term incapacity benefit if beneficiary over pension age. |
11.35 |
11.35 |
Constant Attendance Allowance
| Rate |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| For people receiving 100% disablement pension |
|
|
| Exceptional rate |
115.00 |
116.80 |
| Intermediate rate |
86.25 |
87.60 |
| Normal maximum |
57.50 |
58.40 |
| Part-time rate |
28.75 |
29.20 |
Disability Living Allowance
| Rate |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Care component - high rate |
70.35 |
71.40 |
| Care component - middle rate |
47.10 |
47.80 |
| Care component - low rate |
18.65 |
18.95 |
| Mobility component - high rate |
49.10 |
49.85 |
| Mobility component - low rate |
18.65 |
18.95 |
Back to topEmployment and Support Allowance
| Personal Allowances |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| under 25 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| 25 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Lone parent |
|
|
| under 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| 18 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Couple |
|
|
| both under 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| both under 18 with a child |
76.90 |
78.30 |
| both under 18 (main phase) |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| both under 18 with a child (main phase) |
100.95 |
102.75 |
| one 18 or over, one under 18 |
100.95 |
102.75 |
| both over 18 |
100.95 |
102.75 |
| claimant under 25, partner under 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| claimant 25 or over, partner under 18 |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| claimant (main phase), partner under 18 |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Premiums |
|
|
| enhanced disability - single |
13.40 |
13.65 |
| enhanced disability - couple |
19.30 |
19.65 |
| severe disability - single |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| severe disability - couple (lower rate) |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| severe disability - couple (higher rate) |
105.70 |
107.30 |
| carer |
29.50 |
30.05 |
| pensioner - single with WRAC |
40.20 |
41.20 |
| pensioner - single with support component |
34.85 |
35.75 |
| pensioner - single with no component |
65.70 |
67.15 |
| pensioner - couple with WRAC |
72.00 |
73.70 |
| pensioner - couple with support component |
66.65 |
68.25 |
| pensioner - couple with no component |
97.50 |
99.65 |
| Components |
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| Work-related Activity |
25.50 |
25.95 |
| Support |
30.85 |
31.40 |
Housing Benefit - Personal Allowances
| Personal allowances |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Single - aged less than 25 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Single - aged over 25 |
64.30 |
65.45 |
- entitled to main phase ESA
|
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Lone parent - aged less than 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Lone parent - aged over 18 |
64.30 |
65.45 |
- entitled to main phase ESA
|
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Couple - both aged less than 18 |
76.90 |
78.30 |
| Couple - at least one aged more than 18 |
100.95 |
102.75 |
- claimant entitled to main phase ESA
|
100.95 |
102.75 |
| Dependent children |
56.11 |
57.57 |
| Pensioner - single/lone parent - 60-64 |
130.00 |
132.60 |
| Pensioner - couple - one or both - 60-64 |
198.45 |
202.40 |
| Pensioner - single/lone parent - 65 and over |
150.40 |
153.15 |
| Pensioner - couple - one or both 65 and over |
225.50 |
229.50 |
Housing Benefit - Premiums
| Premiums |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Family premium |
17.30 |
17.40 |
| Family (lone parent rate) |
22.20 |
22.20 |
| Child under 1 |
10.50 |
10.50 |
| Pensioner premium - single |
63.55 |
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| Pensioner premium - couple |
94.40 |
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| Pensioner premium (enhanced) - single |
63.55 |
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| Pensioner premium (enhanced) - couple |
94.40 |
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| Pensioner premium (higher) - single |
63.55 |
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| Pensioner premium (higher) - couple |
94.40 |
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| Disability Premium - single |
27.50 |
28.00 |
| Disability Premium - couple |
39.15 |
39.85 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - couple |
19.30 |
19.65 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - single / lone parent |
13.40 |
13.65 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - child |
20.65 |
21.00 |
| Severe Disability Premium - single |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| Severe Disability Premium - couple (one qualifies) |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| Severe Disability Premium - couple (both qualify) |
105.70 |
107.30 |
| Disabled Child Premiums |
51.24 |
52.08 |
| Carer Premium |
29.50 |
30.05 |
| ESA Components |
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|
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25.50 |
25.95 |
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30.85 |
31.40 |
Housing Benefit non dependant deductions - rent
| Rent - thresholds 2009 |
Deductions |
| On IS or JSA (IB) and aged under 25 |
Nil |
| On IS or JSA (IB) and aged 25 or over |
7.40 |
| Aged 18 or over and not in remunerative work |
7.40 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income less than £120 |
7.40 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £120 - £177.99 |
17.00 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £178 - £230.99 |
23.35 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £231 - £305.99 |
38.20 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £306 - £381.99 |
43.50 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £382 or more |
47.75 |
Housing Benefit non dependant deductions - rates
| Rates - thresholds 2009 |
Deductions |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income less than £178 |
2.30 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £178 - £305.99 |
4.60 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £306 - £381.99 |
5.80 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £382 or more |
6.95 |
| Others aged 18 and over |
2.30 |
| Standard rate - Long-term |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Single person |
89.80 |
91.40 |
| Spouse of other adult dependant (where appropriate) |
53.10 |
53.10 |
| Short term (under pension age) |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Single person lower rate |
67.75 |
68.95 |
| Single person higher rate |
80.15 |
81.60 |
| Spouse or other adult dependant (where approriate) |
41.35 |
41.35 |
| Short term (over pension age) |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Single person lower rate |
86.20 |
87.75 |
| Single person higher rate |
89.80 |
91.40 |
| Spouse or other adult dependant |
51.10 |
51.10 |
| Increase of Long-term Incapacity Benefit for age |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Higher rate |
18.65 |
18.65 |
| Lower rate |
9.35 |
9.35 |
| Invalidity Allowance (Transitional) |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Higher rate |
15.65 |
15.00 |
| Middle rate |
9.10 |
8.40 |
| Lower rate |
5.35 |
5.45 |
Income Support main rates
| Personal allowances |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Single - aged under 18 - usual rate |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Single - aged less than 25 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
Single - aged under 18 - higher rate payable in specific circumstances |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Single - aged not less than 25 |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Lone Parent - aged under 18 - usual rate |
50.95 |
51.85 |
Lone Parent - aged under 18 - higher rate payable in specific circumstances |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Lone Parent - aged 18 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Couple - both aged under 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Couple - both aged under 18, one disabled |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Couple - one aged under 18, one aged 18 to 24 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Couple - one aged under 18, one aged 25 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Couple - both aged under 18, with responsibility for a child |
76.90 |
78.30 |
| Couple - both aged 18 or over |
100.95 |
102.75 |
| Dependent Children - from birth to day before 20th birthday |
56.11 |
57.57 |
| Premiums |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Family Premium |
17.30 |
17.40 |
| Family Premium (Lone Parent rate) protected for certain claimants |
17.30 |
17.40 |
| Pensioner Premium - couple |
97.50 |
99.65 |
| Enhanced Pensioner Premium - couple |
97.50 |
99.65 |
| Higher Pensioner Premium - couple |
97.50 |
99.65 |
| Disability Premium - single |
27.50 |
28.00 |
| Disbility Premium - couple |
39.15 |
39.85 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - couple |
19.30 |
19.65 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - Single people/Lone Parent |
13.40 |
13.65 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - Child |
20.65 |
21.00 |
| Severe Disability Premium - single |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| Severe Disability Premium - couple - one qualifies |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| Severe Disabiltiy Premium - couple - both qualify |
105.70 |
107.30 |
| Disabled Child Premium |
51.24 |
52.08 |
| Carer Premium |
29.50 |
30.05 |
Industrial Injuries Benefits
| Rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Disablement Benefit (100% assessment) |
143.60 |
145.80 |
| Unemployability Supplement |
88.75 |
90.10 |
| Reduced Earnings Allowance (maximum) |
57.44 |
58.32 |
| Industrial Death Benefit Widows Pension - higher rate |
95.25 |
97.65 |
| Industrial Death Benefit Widows Pension - lower rate |
28.58 |
29.30 |
| Widower's pension |
95.25 |
97.65 |
Jobseeker's Allowance Contributory
| Contribution-Based main rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Personal allowances - aged under 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Personal allowances - aged 18 to 24 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Personal allowances aged 25 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
Jobseeker's Allowance Income-Based - Personal Allowances
| Income-Based - Personal allowances |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Single - aged under 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Single - aged 18 to 24 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Single - aged 25 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Lone Parent - aged under 18 - usual rate |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Lone Parent - aged under 18 - higher rate payable in specific circumstances |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Lone Parent - aged 18 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Couple - both aged under 18 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Couple - both aged under 18 - one disabled |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Couple - one aged under 18, one aged 18 to 24 |
50.95 |
51.85 |
| Couple - one aged under 18, one aged 25 or over |
64.30 |
65.45 |
| Couple - both aged under 18, with responsibility for a child |
76.90 |
78.30 |
| Couple - both aged 18 or over |
100.95 |
102.75 |
| Child or Young Person from birth to the first Monday in the September following the 16th birthday |
56.11 |
57.57 |
| Child or Young Person from the first Monday in the September following the 16th birthday |
56.11 |
57.57 |
Jobseeker's Allowance Income-Based - Premiums
| Premiums |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Family Premium |
17.30 |
17.40 |
| Family Premium (Lone Parent rate) protected for certain claimants |
17.30 |
17.40 |
| Pensioner Premium - couple |
97.50 |
99.65 |
| Enhanced Pensioner Premium - couple |
97.50 |
99.65 |
| Higher Pensioner Premium - couple |
97.50 |
99.65 |
| Disability Premium - single |
27.50 |
28.00 |
| Disbility Premium - couple |
39.15 |
39.85 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - couple |
19.30 |
19.65 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - Single people/Lone Parent |
13.40 |
13.65 |
| Enhanced Disability Premium - Child |
20.65 |
21.00 |
| Severe Disability Premium - single |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| Severe Disability Premium - couple - one qualifies |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| Severe Disabiltiy Premium - couple - both qualify |
105.70 |
107.30 |
| Disabled Child Premium |
51.24 |
52.08 |
| Carer Premium |
29.50 |
30.05 |
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2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Standard Rate |
123.06 |
124.88 |
| Standard minimum guarantee |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| single |
130.00 |
132.60 |
| couple |
198.45 |
202.40 |
| Additional amount for severe disability |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| single |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| couple (one qualifies) |
52.85 |
53.65 |
| couple (both qualify) |
105.70 |
107.30 |
| Additional amount for carers |
29.50 |
30.05 |
| Savings credit |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| threshold - single |
96.00 |
98.40 |
| threshold - couple |
153.40 |
157.25 |
| maximum - single |
20.40 |
20.52 |
| maximum - couple |
27.03 |
27.09 |
| Capital |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Amount disregard |
6000.00 |
6000.00 |
| Amount disregard - care homes |
10000.00 |
10000.00 |
Deemed income £1 for each complete £500 or part thereof in excess of above amounts
| Housing costs - Deduction for non-dependents |
2010/2011 |
| aged 18 or over, not in work or in work and in receipt of Pension Credit |
7.40 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income less than £116 |
7.40 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £116 - £171.99 |
17.00 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £172 - £222.99 |
23.35 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £223 - £295.99 |
38.20 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £296 - £368.99 |
43.50 |
| Aged 18 or over & in remunerative work gross income £369 or more |
47.75 |
Severe Disablement Allowance
| Rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Basic Rate |
57.45 |
59.45 |
| Age additions - higher rate |
15.65 |
15.00 |
| Age additions - middle rate |
9.10 |
8.40 |
| Age additions - lower rate |
5.35 |
5.45 |
| Standard rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Single Person |
95.25 |
97.65 |
| Spouse or adult dependant |
57.05 |
58.50 |
| Over 80 age addition |
0.25 |
0.25 |
| Standard rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Earnings threshold |
95.00 |
97.00 |
| Lower rate |
123.06 |
124.88 |
| Standard rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Earnings threshold |
95.00 |
97.00 |
| Standard rate |
79.15 |
79.15 |
Widowed Mother's Allowance
| Standard Rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Widowed Mothers Allowance |
95.25 |
97.65 |
| Standard Rates |
2009/2010 |
2010/2011 |
| Basic rate |
95.25 |
97.65 |
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