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Around 11 million older and disabled people will gain better access to vital services and leisure opportunities from 1 April 2008 when the statutory bus concession is extended to free off-peak local bus travel anywhere in England. By removing the issue of local authority boundaries as a barrier to free bus travel no
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older or disabled person in England need be prevented from bus travel by cost alone and this represents a major step forward in tackling in social inclusion for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Additional funding of £212 million will be provided by special grant for the period 2008-09 followed by £217 million for 2009-10 and £223 million for 2010-11. This is in addition to the funding that Government provides each year, through the formula grant process, for the existing statutory minimum concession of free off-peak local bus travel. Government are confident this additional funding is sufficient to meet the total cost to local authorities.

A full breakdown of the amounts for each authority will be available on the DfT and CLG websites shortly. The distribution reflects responses received to our consultation on the special grant which closed on 23 November. We will publish a summary of responses shortly. The grant will be paid under section 88B of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 and a full report will therefore be laid before the House in due course.

Work and Pensions

Benefit Uprating

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mr. Peter Hain): The proposed rates of benefit for 2008 are set out in the table attached. The annual up-rating of benefits will take place for State Pension and most other benefits in the first full week of the tax year. In 2008, this will be the week beginning 7 April. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland proposes to introduce similar changes for Northern Ireland.

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	RATES	RATES
(Weekly rates unless otherwise shown)	2007	2008
ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE
higher rate	64.50	67.00
lower rate	43.15	44.85
CARER'S ALLOWANCE	48.65	50.55
COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT
Personal allowances
single
- 18 to 24	46.85	47.95
- 25 or over	59.15	60.50
lone parent - 18 or over	59.15	60.50
couple - one or both 18 or over	92.80	94.95
dependent children	47.45	52.59
pensioner
- single / lone parent - 60 - 64	119.05	124.05
- couple - one or both 60 - 64	181.70	189.35
- single / lone parent - 65 and over	138.10	143.80
- couple - one or both 65 and over	207.00	215.50
Premiums
family	16.43	16.75
family (lone parent rate)	22.20	22.20
child under 1	10.50	10.50
pensioner
- single	59.90	63.55
- couple	88.90	94.40
(all pensioner premiums (including ‘higher’ and ‘enhanced’) were equalised from April 2001)
disability
- single	25.25	25.85
- couple	36.00	36.85
- enhanced disability premium - single rate	12.30	12.60
- disabled child rate	18.76	19.60
- couple rate	17.75	18.15
severe disability
- single	48.45	50.35
- couple (lower rate)	48.45	50.35
- couple (higher rate)	96.90	100.70
disabled child	46.69	48.72
carer	27.15	27.75
Non-dependant deductions
aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
- gross income: £369.00 or more	6.95	6.95
- gross income: £296 - £368.99	5.80	5.80
- gross income: £172 - £295.99	4.60	4.60
- gross income less than £172.00	2.30	2.30
others aged 18 or over	2.30	2.30
Alternative maximum Council Tax Benefit
- second adult on IS, JSA(IB) or Pension Credit	25% of Council Tax	25% of Council Tax
- first adult(s) student(s)	100% of Council Tax	100% of Council Tax
- second adult's gross income :
- under £169.00	15% of Council Tax	15% of Council Tax
- £169.00 to £219.99	7.5% of Council Tax	7.5% of Council Tax
Capital
upper limit	16000.00	16000.00
amount disregarded	6000.00	6000.00
upper limit (claimant/partner 60 or over)	16000.00	16000.00
upper limit (entitled to Pension Credit guarantee credit)	No limit	No limit
child disregard	3000.00	3000.00
upper limit (living in a care home)	16000.00	16000.00
amount disregarded (living in a care home)	10000.00	10000.00
Tariff income - £1 for each £250 (or part of) between amount of capital disregarded and capital upper limit
Tariff income (claimant/partner 60 or over) - £1 for each £500 (or part of) between amount of capital disregard and capital upper limit
Earnings disregards
where disability premium awarded	20.00	20.00
various specified employments	20.00	20.00
lone parent	25.00	25.00
where the claimant has a partner	10.00	10.00
single claimant	5.00	5.00
where carer premium awarded	20.00	20.00
childcare charges	175.00	175.00
childcare charges (2 or more children)	300.00	300.00
Other income disregards
maintenance disregard	15.00	15.00
war disablement pension and war widow’s pension	10.00	10.00
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme	10.00	10.00
student loan	10.00	10.00
student's covenanted income	5.00	5.00
income from boarders : fixed amount (£20) plus 50% of the balance of that income	20.00	20.00
additional earnings disregard	15.45	16.05
Expenses for subtenants (£20 fixed from April 08)
furnished or unfurnished	4.00	20.00
where heating is included, additional	15.45
DEPENDENCY INCREASES
Adult Dependency Increases for spouse or person looking after children with;
state pension on own insurance,	52.30	54.35
long term incapacity benefit; unemployability supplement	48.65	50.55
severe disablement allowance	29.25	30.40
carers allowance	29.05	30.20
short-term incapacity benefit (over state pension age)	46.80	48.65
maternity allowance/short-term incapacity benefit	37.90	39.40
Child Dependency Increases payable with;
state pension, widowed mothers/parents allowance,
short-term incapacity benefit (higher rate); long term incapacity benefit; carers allowance; severe disablement allowance; higher rate industrial death benefit; unemployability supplement; short-term incapacity benefit (over state pension age)	11.35	11.35
Note - The rate of child dependency increase is adjusted where it is payable for the eldest child for whom child benefit (ChB) is also paid. The weekly rate in such cases is reduced by the difference (less £3.65) between the ChB rates for the eldest and subsequent children.
DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE
Care Component
Highest	64.50	67.00
Middle	43.15	44.85
Lowest	17.10	17.75
Mobility Component
Higher	45.00	46.75
Lower	17.10	17.75
EARNINGS RULES
Carers Allowance	87.00	95.00
Limit of earnings from councillor's allowance	86.00	88.50
Permitted work earnings limit - higher	86.00	88.50
- lower	20.00	20.00
Industrial injuries unemployability supplement permitted earnings level (annual amount)	4472.00	4602.00
Adult dependency increases with;
short-term incapacity benefit where claimant is
- under state pension age	37.90	39.40
- over state pension age	46.80	48.65
maternity allowance	37.90	39.40
state pension; long-term incapacity benefit; severe disablement allowance; unemployability supplement where dependant
- is living with claimant	59.15	60.50
- still qualifies for the tapered earnings rule	45.09	45.09
state pension,	52.30	54.35
long-term incapacity benefit and unemployability supplement where dependant not living with claimant	48.65	50.55
severe disablement allowance where dependant not living with claimant	29.25	30.40
carers allowance	29.05	30.20
Child dependency increases - level at which increase is affected by earnings of the spouse or civil partner
- for first child	180.00	185.00
- additional amount for each subsequent child	24.00	25.00
Pension income threshold for incapacity benefit	85.00	85.00
HOUSING BENEFIT
Personal allowances
single
16 to 24	46.85	47.95
25 or over	59.15	60.50
lone parent
under 18	46.85	47.95
18 or over	59.15	60.50
couple
both under 18	70.70	72.35
one or both 18 or over	92.80	94.95
dependent children	47.45	52.59
pensioner
- single / lone parent - 60 - 64	119.05	124.05
- couple - one or both 60 - 64	181.70	189.35
- single / lone parent - 65 and over	138.10	143.80
- couple - one or both 65 and over	207.00	215.50
Premiums
family	16.43	16.75
family (lone parent rate)	22.20	22.20
child under 1	10.50	10.50
pensioner
single	59.90	63.55
couple	88.90	94.40
(all pensioner premiums (including ‘higher’ and ‘enhanced’) were equalised from April 2001)
disability
- single	25.25	25.85
- couple	36.00	36.85
- enhanced disability premium - single rate	12.30	12.60
- disabled child rate	18.76	19.60
- couple rate	17.75	18.15
severe disability
- single	48.45	50.35
- couple (lower rate)	48.45	50.35
- couple (higher rate)	96.90	100.70
disabled child	46.69	48.72
carer	27.15	27.75
Non-dependant deductions from rent rebates and allowances;
aged 25 and over in receipt of Income Support or income based Jobseeker’s Allowance; aged 18 or over, not in remunerative work	7.40	7.40
aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
- gross income: less than £116.00	7.40	7.40
- gross income: £116 to £171.99	17.00	17.00
- gross income: £172 to £222.99	23.35	23.35
- gross income: £223 to £295.99	38.20	38.20
- gross income: £296 to £368.99	43.50	43.50
- gross income: £369.00 and above	47.75	47.75
Service charges for fuel
heating	15.45	15.45
hot water	1.80	1.80
lighting	1.25	1.25
cooking	1.80	1.80
Amount ineligible for meals;
three or more meals a day
- single claimant	21.10	21.60
- each person in family aged 16 or over	21.10	21.60
- each child under 16	10.65	10.90
less than three meals a day
- single claimant	14.05	14.35
- each person in family aged 16 or over	14.05	14.35
- each child under 16	7.05	7.20
breakfast only - claimant and each member of family	2.60	2.65
Capital
upper limit	16000.00	16000.00
amount disregarded	6000.00	6000.00
upper limit (claimant/partner 60 or over)	16000.00	16000.00
upper limit (entitled to Pension Credit guarantee credit)	No limit	No limit
child disregard	3000.00	3000.00
upper limit (living in a care home)	16000.00	16000.00
amount disregarded (living in a care home)	10000.00	10000.00
Tariff income - £1 for each £250 (or part of) between amount of capital disregarded and capital upper limit
Tariff income (claimant/partner 60 or over) - £1 for each £500 (or part of) between amount of capital disregard and capital upper limit
Earnings disregards
where disability premium awarded	20.00	20.00
various specified employments	20.00	20.00
lone parent	25.00	25.00
where the claimant has a partner	10.00	10.00
single claimant	5.00	5.00
Where carer premium awarded	20.00	20.00
childcare charges	175.00	175.00
childcare charges (2 or more children)	300.00	300.00
Other income disregards
maintenance disregard	15.00	15.00
war disablement pension and war widow's pension	10.00	10.00
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme	10.00	10.00
student loan	10.00	10.00
student's covenanted income	5.00	5.00
income from boarders : fixed amount (£20) plus 50% of the balance of that income	20.00	20.00
additional earnings disregard	15.45	16.05
Expenses for subtenants (£20 fixed from April 08)
furnished or unfurnished	4.00	20.00
where heating is included, additional	15.45
Maximum rates for recovery of overpayments
ordinary overpayments	9.00	9.15
where claimant convicted of fraud	12.00	12.00
INCAPACITY BENEFIT
Long-term Incapacity Benefit	81.35	84.50
Short-term Incapacity Benefit (under state pension age)
lower rate	61.35	63.75
higher rate	72.55	75.40
Short-term Incapacity Benefit (over state pension age)
lower rate	78.05	81.10
higher rate	81.35	84.50
Increase of long-term Incapacity Benefit for age
higher rate	17.10	17.75
lower rate	8.55	8.90
Invalidity Allowance (Transitional)
higher rate	17.10	17.75
middle rate	11.00	11.40
lower rate	5.50	5.70
INCOME SUPPORT
Personal Allowances
single
under 18 - usual rate	35.65	47.95
under 18 - higher rate payable in specific circumstances	46.85	47.95
18 to 24	46.85	47.95
25 or over	59.15	60.50
lone parent
under 18 - usual rate	35.65	47.95
under 18 - higher rate payable in specific circumstances	46.85	47.95
18 or over	59.15	60.50
couple
both under 18	35.65	47.95
both under 18 - one disabled	46.85	47.95
both under 18 - with responsibility for a child	70.70	72.35
one under 18, one 18-24	46.85	47.95
one under 18, one 25+	59.15	60.50
both 18 or over	92.80	94.95
dependent children	47.45	52.59
Premiums
family	16.43	16.75
family (lone parent rate)	16.43	16.75
pensioner
couple	88.90	94.40
(all pensioner premiums (including ‘higher’ and ‘enhanced’) were equalised from April 2001)
disability
- single	25.25	25.85
- couple	36.00	36.85
- enhanced disability premium - single rate	12.30	12.60
- disabled child rate	18.76	19.60
- couple rate	17.75	18.15
severe disability
- single	48.45	50.35
- couple (lower rate)	48.45	50.35
- couple (higher rate)	96.90	100.70
disabled child	46.69	48.72
carer	27.15	27.75
Housing cost deductions for non-dependants
aged 25 and over in receipt of Income Support or income based Jobseeker’s Allowance; aged 18 or over not in work.	7.40	7.40
aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
- gross income: less than £116.00	7.40	7.40
- gross income: £116 to £171.99	17.00	17.00
- gross income: £172 to £222.99	23.35	23.35
- gross income: £223 to £295.99	38.20	38.20
- gross income: £296 to £368.99	43.50	43.50
- gross income: £369.00 and above	47.75	47.75
Deduction for third party payments — arrears of housing, fuel, water charges, council tax etc. and deductions for the Eligible Loan Deduction Scheme and Integration Loan Scheme.	3.00	3.05
Deduction for child support, contribution towards maintenance (CTM)
standard deduction	6.00	6.10
lower deduction	3.00	3.05
Arrears of Community Charge
court order against claimant	3.00	3.05
court order against couple	4.65	4.75
Third party deductions — amount for personal expenses.	20.45	21.15
Third party deduction for fine or compensation order
standard rate	5.00	5.00
lower rate	3.00	3.05
Maximum rates for recovery of overpayments
ordinary overpayments	9.00	9.15
where claimant convicted of fraud	12.00	12.00
Relevant sum for strikers	32.00	32.50
Capital
upper limit	16000.00	16000.00
amount disregarded	6000.00	6000.00
amount disregarded (living in a care home)	10000.00	10000.00
child's disregard limit	3000.00	3000.00
Tariff income - £1 for each £250 (or part of) between amount of capital disregarded and capital upper limit.
Disregards
standard earnings	5.00	5.00
couples earnings	10.00	10.00
higher earnings	20.00	20.00
war disablement pension and war widow's pension	10.00	10.00
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme	10.00	10.00
student loan	10.00	10.00
student's covenanted income	5.00	5.00
income from boarders : fixed amount (£20) plus 50% of the balance of that income	20.00	20.00
Expenses for subtenants (£20 fixed from April 08)
furnished or unfurnished	4.00	20.00
where heating is included, additional	15.45
INDUSTRIAL DEATH BENEFIT
Widows pension
higher rate	87.30	90.70
lower rate	26.19	27.21
Widowers pension	87.30	90.70
INDUSTRIAL INJURIES DISABLEMENT BENEFIT
18 and over, or under 18 with dependants
100%	131.70	136.80
90%	118.53	123.12
80%	105.36	109.44
70%	92.19	95.76
60%	79.02	82.08
50%	65.85	68.40
40%	52.68	54.72
30%	39.51	41.04
20%	26.34	27.36
Under 18
100%	80.70	83.85
90%	72.63	75.47
80%	64.56	67.08
70%	56.49	58.70
60%	48.42	50.31
50%	40.35	41.93
40%	32.28	33.54
30%	24.21	25.16
20%	16.14	16.77
Maximum life gratuity (lump sum)	8750.00	9090.00
Unemployability Supplement	81.35	84.50
increase for early incapacity
- higher rate	17.10	17.75
- middle rate	11.00	11.40
- lower rate	5.50	5.70
Maximum reduced earnings allowance	52.68	54.72
Maximum retirement allowance	13.17	13.68
Constant attendance allowance
exceptional rate	105.40	109.60
intermediate rate	79.05	82.20
normal maximum rate	52.70	54.80
part-time rate	26.35	27.40
Exceptionally severe disablement allowance	52.70	54.80
JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE
Contribution based Jobseeker’s Allowance - personal rates
under 18	35.65	47.95
18 to 24	46.85	47.95
25 or over	59.15	60.50
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance - personal allowances
under 18	35.65	47.95
18 to 24	46.85	47.95
25 or over	59.15	60.50
lone parent
under 18 - usual rate	35.65	47.95
under 18 - where higher rate payable	46.85	47.95
18 or over	59.15	60.50
couple
both under 18	35.65	47.95
both under 18 - one disabled	46.85	47.95
both under 18 - where higher rate payable	70.70	72.35
one under 18 and other 18-24	46.85	47.95
one under 18 and other 25 +	59.15	60.50
both 18 or over	92.80	94.95
dependent children	47.45	52.59
Premiums
family	16.43	16.75
family (lone parent rate)	16.43	16.75
pensioner
single	59.90	63.55
couple	88.90	94.40
(all pensioner premiums (including ‘higher’ and ‘enhanced’) were equalised from April 2001)
disability
- single	25.25	25.85
- couple	36.00	36.85
- enhanced disability premium - single rate	12.30	12.60
- disabled child rate	18.76	19.60
- couple rate	17.75	18.15
severe disability
- single	48.45	50.35
- couple (lower rate)	48.45	50.35
- couple (higher rate)	96.90	100.70
disabled child	46.69	48.72
carer	27.15	27.75
Housing cost deductions for non-dependants
aged 25 and over, in receipt of Income Support or income based Jobseeker’s Allowance; aged 18 or over, not in remunerative work.	7.40	7.40
aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
- gross income: less than £116.00	7.40	7.40
- gross income: £116 to £171.99	17.00	17.00
- gross income: £172 to £222.99	23.35	23.35
- gross income: £223 to £295.99	38.20	38.20
- gross income: £296 to £368.99	43.50	43.50
- gross income: £369.00 and above	47.75	47.75
Deduction for third party payments
from income based Jobseeker’s Allowance for
- arrears of housing, fuel, water charges, council tax etc. and deductions for the Eligible Loan Deduction Scheme and Integration Loan Scheme.	3.00	3.05
- child support, contribution towards maintenance (CTM)
standard deduction	6.00	6.10
lower deduction	3.00	3.05
- arrears of Community Charge
court order against claimant	3.00	3.05
court order against couple	4.65	4.75
- third party deduction amount for personal expenses	20.45	21.15
from contribution based Jobseeker’s Allowance for
- arrears of Community Charge, Council Tax, fines and overpayment recovery
Age 16 - 17	11.88	15.98
Age 18 - 24	15.61	15.98
Age 25 +	19.71	20.16
- maximum deduction for arrears of Child Maintenance (CTM)
Age 16 - 17	11.88	15.98
Age 18 - 24	15.61	15.98
Age 25 +	19.71	20.16
- third party deduction for fine or compensation order
standard rate	5.00	5.00
lower rate	3.00	3.05
Maximum rates for recovery of overpayments in income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
ordinary overpayments	9.00	9.15
where claimant convicted of fraud	12.00	12.00
Prescribed sum for strikers	32.00	32.50
Capital
upper limit	16000.00	16000.00
amount disregarded	6000.00	6000.00
Amount disregarded (living in a care home)	10000.00	10000.00
child's limit	3000.00	3000.00
Tariff income - £1 for each £250 (or part of) between amount of capital disregarded and capital upper limit.
Disregards
standard earnings	5.00	5.00
couples earnings	10.00	10.00
higher earnings	20.00	20.00
war disablement pension and war widow's pension	10.00	10.00
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme	10.00	10.00
student loan	10.00	10.00
student's covenanted income	5.00	5.00
income from boarders : fixed amount (£20) plus 50% of the balance of that income.	20.00	20.00
Expenses for subtenants (£20 fixed from April 08)
furnished or unfurnished	4.00	20.00
where heating is included, additional	15.45
MATERNITY ALLOWANCE
Standard rate	112.75	117.18
MA threshold	30.00	30.00
PENSION CREDIT
Standard minimum guarantee
single	119.05	124.05
couple	181.70	189.35
Additional amount for severe disability
single	48.45	50.35
couple (one qualifies)	48.45	50.35
couple (both qualify)	96.90	100.70
Additional amount for carers	27.15	27.75
Savings credit
threshold - single	87.30	91.20
threshold - couple	139.60	145.80
maximum - single	19.05	19.71
maximum - couple	25.26	26.13
Capital
Amount disregard	6000.00	6000.00
Amount disregard - care homes	10000.00	10000.00
Deemed income - £1 for each £500 (or part of) in excess of the amount disregarded
Housing cost deductions for non-dependants
aged 25 and over in receipt of Income Support or income based Jobseeker’s Allowance; aged 18 or over not in work.	7.40	7.40
aged 18 or over and in remunerative work
- gross income: less than £116.00	7.40	7.40
- gross income: £116 to £171.99	17.00	17.00
- gross income: £172 to £222.99	23.35	23.35
- gross income: £223 to £295.99	38.20	38.20
- gross income: £296 to £368.99	43.50	43.50
- gross income: £369.00 and above	47.75	47.75
Amount for claimant and first spouse in polygamous marriage	181.70	189.35
amount for additional spouse	62.65	65.30
Disregards
standard earnings	5.00	5.00
couples earnings	10.00	10.00
higher earnings	20.00	20.00
War disablement pension and War widows pension	10.00	10.00
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme	10.00	10.00
Widowed Parent's Allowance	10.00	10.00
Income from subtenants	20.00	20.00
income from boarders : fixed amount (£20) plus 50% of the balance of that income	20.00	20.00
Deduction for third party payments — arrears of housing, fuel, water charges, council tax etc. and deductions for the Eligible Loan Deduction Scheme and Integration Loan Scheme.	3.00	3.05
Deduction for child support, contribution towards maintenance (CTM)
standard deduction	6.00	6.10
lower deduction	3.00	3.05
Arrears of Community Charge
court order against claimant	3.00	3.05
court order against couple	4.65	4.75
Third party deductions — amount for personal expenses.	20.45	21.15
Third party deduction for fine or compensation order
standard rate	5.00	5.00
lower rate	3.00	3.05
Maximum rates for recovery of overpayments
ordinary overpayments	9.00	9.15
where claimant convicted of fraud	12.00	12.00
PNEUMOCONIOSIS, BYSSINOSIS, AND MISCELLANEOUS DISEASES SCHEME AND THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (SUPPLEMENTATION) . Total disablement allowance and major incapacity allowance (maximum)	131.70	136.80
Partial disablement allowance	48.65	50.55
Unemployability supplement	81.35	84.50
appropriate increases for early incapacity
- higher rate	17.10	17.75
- middle rate	11.00	11.40
- lower rate	5.50	5.70
Constant attendance allowance
exceptional rate	105.40	109.60
intermediate rate	79.05	82.20
normal maximum rate	52.70	54.80
part-time rate	26.35	27.40
Exceptionally severe disablement allowance	52.70	54.80
Lesser incapacity allowance
maximum rate of allowance	48.65	50.55
based on loss of earnings over	64.50	67.00
STATE PENSION
Category A or B	87.30	90.70
Category B(lower) - husband's insurance	52.30	54.35
Category C or D - non-contributory	52.30	54.35
Category C(lower) - non-contributory	31.30	32.50
Additional pension		Increase by 3.9%
Increments to:-		Increase by:
- Basic pension		3.9%
- Additional pension		3.9%
- Graduated Retirement Benefit (GRB)		3.9%
- Inheritable lump sum		3.9%
Contracted-out deduction from Additional Pension in respect of pre-April 1988 contracted-out earnings		Nil
Contracted-out Deduction from Additional Pension in respect of contracted-out earnings from April 1988 to 1997		3.0%
Graduated Retirement Benefit (unit)	0.1057	0.1098
Graduated Retirement Benefit (Inherited)		Increase by 3.9%
Addition at age 80	0.25	0.25
SEVERE DISABLEMENT ALLOWANCE
Basic rate	49.15	51.05
Age-related addition (from Dec 90)
Higher rate	17.10	17.75
Middle rate	11.00	11.40
Lower rate	5.50	5.70
STATUTORY ADOPTION PAY
Earnings threshold	87.00	90.00
Standard Rate	112.75	117.18
STATUTORY MATERNITY PAY
Earnings threshold	87.00	90.00
Standard rate	112.75	117.18
STATUTORY PATERNITY PAY
Earnings threshold	87.00	90.00
Standard Rate	112.75	117.18
STATUTORY SICK PAY
Earnings threshold	87.00	90.00
Standard rate	72.55	75.40
WIDOW'S BENEFIT
Widowed mother's allowance	87.30	90.70
Widow's pension
standard rate	87.30	90.70
age-related
age 54 (49)	81.19	84.35
53 (48)	75.08	78.00
52 (47)	68.97	71.65
51 (46)	62.86	65.30
50 (45)	56.75	58.96
49 (44)	50.63	52.61
48 (43)	44.52	46.26
47 (42)	38.41	39.91
46 (41)	32.30	33.56
45 (40)	26.19	27.21
Note: For deaths occurring before 11 April 1988 refer to age-points shown in brackets
BEREAVEMENT BENEFIT
Bereavement payment (lump sum)	2000.00	2000.00
Widowed parent's allowance	87.30	90.70
Bereavement Allowance
standard rate	87.30	90.70
age-related
age 54	81.19	84.35
53	75.08	78.00
52	68.97	71.65
51	62.86	65.30
50	56.75	58.96
49	50.63	52.61
48	44.52	46.26
47	38.41	39.91
46	32.30	33.56
45	26.19	27.21

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