2011 statutory payment rates announced

The Government has announced proposed increases in the rates of statutory benefits which are expected to apply from 11 April 2011.

• The standard rates for Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay will increase from £124.88 to £128.73.
• The weekly earnings threshold for these payments will rise from £97 to £102.
• Statutory Sick Pay will increase from £79.15 to £81.60, with the weekly earnings threshold also rising from £97 to £102.
• Maternity allowance will increase from £124.88 to £128.73, with the earnings threshold remaining at £30.

Full details are available on Hansard.