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New pension and benefit rates for 2012–2013
Details of the pensions and benefits rates for 2012–2013 were announced in December 2011. The new rates will be paid from April 2012.
State Pension
The basic State Pension will rise in April by £5.30 from £102.15 to £107.45.
The non-contributory pension and pensions based on a spouse or civil partner's insurance will rise to £64.40.
Key benefit rate rises
Attendance Allowance
| Rate | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Higher rate | £73.60 | £77.45 |
| Lower rate | £49.30 | £51.85 |
Carer's Allowance
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|
| £55.55 | £58.45 |
Child Benefit
From 6 April 2011, the Child Benefit rates will stay the same for three years.
| Allowance | Weekly rate from April 2012 |
|---|---|
| Eldest or only child | £20.30 |
| Additional children - per child | £13.40 |
| Guardian's Allowance - per child | £15.55 |
Disability Living Allowance
| Rate | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Care component: highest | £73.60 | £77.45 |
| Care component: middle | £49.30 | £51.85 |
| Care component: lowest | £19.55 | £20.55 |
| Mobility component: higher | £51.40 | £54.05 |
| Mobility component: lower | £19.55 | £20.55 |
Employment and Support Allowance
| Personal allowances | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|
| single - under 25 (or lone parent under 18) | £53.45 | £56.25 |
| single - 25 or over (or lone parent 18 or over) | £67.50 | £71.00 |
| couple - both under 18 | £53.45 | £56.25 |
| couple - both under 18 with child | £80.75 | £84.95 |
| couple - both under 18 (main phase) | £67.50 | £71.00 |
| couple - both under 18 with child (main phase) | £105.95 | £111.45 |
| couple - one under 18, one 18 or over (certain conditions apply) | £105.95 | £111.45 |
| couple - both 18 or over | £105.95 | £111.45 |
| couple - claimant under 25, partner under 18 | £53.45 | £56.25 |
| couple - claimant 25 or over, partner under 18 | £67.50 | £71.00 |
| couple - claimant (main phase), partner under 18 | £67.50 | £71.00 |
Income Support
| Personal allowances | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|
| single - under 25 (or lone parent under 18) | £53.45 | £56.25 |
| single - 25 or over (or lone parent 18 or over) | £67.50 | £71.00 |
| couple - both under 18 | £53.45 | £56.25 |
| couple - both under 18 (higher rate) | £80.75 | £84.95 |
| couple - one under 18, one under 25 | £53.45 | £56.25 |
| couple - one under 18, one 25 or over | £67.50 | £71.00 |
| couple - both 18 or over | £105.95 | £111.45 |
| dependent children | £62.33 | £64.99 |
Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay
| Rate | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings threshold | £102.00 | £107.00 |
| Standard rate | £128.73 | £135.45 |
Statutory Sick Pay
| Rate | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings threshold | £102.00 | £107.00 |
| Standard rate | £81.60 | £85.85 |
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