Basic Retirement Pension

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2008 / 09
2007 / 08
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Weekly
Weekly
Single person
£90.70
(or £4,716 p.a.)
£87.30
(or £4,540 p.a.)
Total married pension
£145.05
(or £7,542 p.a.)
£139.60
(or £7,259 p.a.)

Statutory sick pay (SSP):

.
2008 / 09
2007 / 08
Average weekly earnings £90 or over (2007/08: £87):
£75.40
£72.55

Statutory maternity pay (SMP):
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2008 / 09
2007 / 08
First 6 weeks
90% of average weekly pay
90% of average weekly pay
Next 33 weeks
Max. £117.18. Min. - 90% of average weekly pay
Max. £112.75. Min. - 90% of average weekly pay
Minimum Rate
£81.00
£78.30
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Statutory paternity pay (SPP):
1 week or fortnight

Statutory adoption pay (SAP)
39 weeks
Both SAP & SPP - 90% of average weekly pay
2008 / 09
2007 / 08
Maximum
£117.18
£112.75
Minimum
£81.00
£78.30
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Child Benefit:
.
2008 / 09
2007 / 08
First eligible child
£18.80
£18.10
Each subsequent child
£12.55
£12.10
Guardian's allowance
£13.45
£12.95

Jobseekers Allowance:
.
2008 / 09
2007 / 08
Single person
£60.50
£59.15
Married couple
£94.95
£92.80

Bereavement Benefit:
.
2008 / 09
2007 / 08
Lump Sum
£2,000
£2,000
Bereavement allowance (standard)
£90.70
£87.30
Widowed parent's allowance
£90.70
£87.30