Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Social Security Benefit and Pension Up-rating 2021/22

25 November 2020 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Thérèse Coffey

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the annual review of UK social security benefits and pensions uprating for 2021/22
  • State pensions will increase by 2.5 percent
  • Other benefits will rise in line with CPI at 0.5 percent

Issue summary

The statement addresses the annual review of UK social security benefits and pensions uprating for 2021/22.

Action requested

State pensions will increase by 2.5%, while other benefits will rise in line with CPI at 0.5%. The Local Housing Allowance rates, already increased in April, will remain unchanged in cash terms for the year. Benefits and pension increases will be applied across all relevant regions.

Key facts

  • State pensions to increase by 2.5%.
  • New State Pension full rate now £179.60 per week.
  • Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit rises by 1.9%.
  • All other benefits will be increased by 0.5% in line with CPI.
  • Local Housing Allowance rates to remain at April levels in cash terms for 2021/22.
  • Increase applies across the UK, including Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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