The government has announced the following proposed increases to statutory benefit payments commencing in April:
- The weekly rate of statutory sick pay (SSP) will be £89.35 (up from £88.45).
- The weekly rate of statutory maternity pay (SMP) and (maternity allowance) will be £140.98 (up from £139.58).
- The weekly rate of statutory paternity pay (SPP) will be £140.98 (up from £139.58).
- The weekly rate of statutory shared parental pay (ShPP) will be £140.98 (up from £139.58).
- The weekly rate of statutory adoption pay (SAP) will be £140.98 (up from £139.58).
