The Social Security (Coronavirus) (Further Measures) Regulations 2020
| Jurisdiction | UK Non-devolved |
| Citation | SI 2020/371 |
(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Coronavirus) (Further Measures) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 30th March 2020.(2) In these Regulations— as if it were a lesser amount (including zero) ; where it falls to be determined whether a claimant is in gainful self-employment, delay that determination;where it has been determined that a claimant is in gainful self-employment, treat that claimant as not being in gainful self-employment;where a claimant is in a start-up period, extend that period for as long as the Secretary of State considers appropriate; orin relation to any claimant who would otherwise fall within section 22 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (all work-related requirements) as a result of this regulation, except that claimant from a work search requirement or a work availability requirement.(2) In this regulation “start-up period” and “gainful self-employment” have the meanings given in regulations 63 and 64 respectively of the Universal Credit Regulations.£342.72 for a single claimant aged under 25;£409.89 for a single claimant aged 25 or over;£488.59 for joint claimants both aged under 25;£594.04 for joint claimants where either is aged 25 or over.(2) This regulation takes effect in relation to each award of universal credit F28in the first assessment period that ends on or after 6th April 2020 and continues to have effect only for the remainder of the tax year beginning with 6th April 2020.(3) For the purposes of any calculation under regulation 54 (transitional element - indicative UC amount) and 55 (transitional element – initial amount and adjustment where other elements increase) of the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014 the amount of the standard allowance is to be the amount specified in regulation 36 of the Universal Credit Regulations, as amended by the 2020 up-rating order, and paragraph (1) is to be disregarded. in paragraph (2B) , at the end add “ and also the 31st March 2020 ” ;in paragraph (3B) , at the end add “ , and the determinations made on the 31st March 2020 shall take effect (on 1st April 2020) in place of the determinations made on the 31st January 2020 ” ;in Schedule 3B, for sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2 (local housing allowance for category of dwelling in paragraph 1) substitute—
“ and also the 31st March 2020 ” ;in paragraph (3B) , at the end add “ and the determinations made on the 31st March 2020 shall take effect (on 1st April 2020) in place of the determinations made on the 31st January 2020 ” ;in Schedule 3B, for sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2 (local housing allowance for category of dwelling in paragraph 1) substitute—
“ and also the 31st March 2020 ” ;after paragraph (3) insert—
- “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ;
- “coronavirus disease” means COVID-19 (the official designation of the disease which can be caused by coronavirus) ;
- “isolation” in relation to a person, means the separation of that person from any other person in such a manner as to prevent infection or contamination with coronavirus disease;
- “universal credit” means universal credit under Part 1 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012;
- “Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 2013
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- (2) The local housing allowance for any category of dwelling is the lower of—
- (a) the rent at the 30th percentile determined in accordance with sub-paragraphs (4) to (8) ; and
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(b) for a category of dwelling listed in column 1 of the following table, the amount listed in column 2 of that table (maximum local housing allowance) —
1. Category of dwelling as specified in paragraph 1 2. Maximum local housing allowance for that category of dwelling paragraph 1(1) (a) (one bedroom, shared accommodation) £ 295.49 paragraph 1(1) (b) (one bedroom, exclusive use) £ 295.49 paragraph 1(1) (c) (two bedrooms) £ 365.92 paragraph 1(1) (d) (three bedrooms) £ 441.86 paragraph 1(1) (e) (four bedrooms) £ 593.75
| 1. Category of dwelling as specified in paragraph 1 | 2. Maximum local housing allowance for that category of dwelling |
|---|---|
| paragraph 1(1) (a) (one bedroom, shared accommodation) | £ 295.49 |
| paragraph 1(1) (b) (one bedroom, exclusive use) | £ 295.49 |
| paragraph 1(1) (c) (two bedrooms) | £ 365.92 |
| paragraph 1(1) (d) (three bedrooms) | £ 441.86 |
| paragraph 1(1) (e) (four bedrooms) | £ 593.75 |
- (2) The local housing allowance for any category of dwelling is the lower of—
- (a) the rent at the 30th percentile determined in accordance with sub-paragraphs (4) to (8) ; and
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(b) for a category of dwelling listed in column 1 of the following table, the amount listed in column 2 of that table (maximum local housing allowance) —
1. Category of dwelling as specified in paragraph 1 2. Maximum local housing allowance for that category of dwelling paragraph 1(1) (a) (one bedroom, shared accommodation) £ 295.49 Paragraph 1(1) (b) (one bedroom, exclusive use) £ 295.49 Paragraph 1(1) (c) (two bedrooms) £ 365.92 Paragraph 1(1) (d) (three bedrooms) £ 441.86 Paragraph 1(1) (e) (four bedrooms) £ 593.75
| 1. Category of dwelling as specified in paragraph 1 | 2. Maximum local housing allowance for that category of dwelling |
|---|---|
| paragraph 1(1) (a) (one bedroom, shared accommodation) | £ 295.49 |
| Paragraph 1(1) (b) (one bedroom, exclusive use) | £ 295.49 |
| Paragraph 1(1) (c) (two bedrooms) | £ 365.92 |
| Paragraph 1(1) (d) (three bedrooms) | £ 441.86 |
| Paragraph 1(1) (e) (four bedrooms) | £ 593.75 |
- (3A) The determinations made in accordance with paragraph (1) on the 31st March 2020 shall take effect (under paragraph (3) ) in place of the determinations made in accordance with paragraph (1) on the 31st January 2020.
- (2) The local housing allowance for any category of accommodation is the lower of—
- (a) the rent at the 30th percentile determined in...
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