Statutory rates
Statutory rates are rates of payment paid and regulated by the UK government. Many of these payments are updated annually. The following table has the current statutory rates for a number of benefits and regulations.
| Statutory Rates 2011-12 | Statutory Rates 2012-13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Redundancy pay (SRP) | £380 per week | £430 per week |
| Maternity pay (SMP) | £128.73 per week | £135.45 per week |
| Paternity pay (SPP) | £128.73 per week | £135.45 per week |
| Adoption pay (SAP) | £128.73 per week | £135.45 per week |
| Sick pay (SSP) | £81.60 per week | £85.85 per week |
| Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) | £102 per week | £107 per week |
National Minimum Wage
| 2011-12 | 2012-13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 16-17 | £3.68 per hour | £3.68 per hour |
| Ages 18-20 | £4.98 per hour | £4.98 per hour |
| Ages 21+ | £6.08 per hour | £6.08 per hour |
CRB
An enhanced CRB check will cost £44 from 6 April 2011.
Tier 2 (General) Certificate of Sponsorship
The Tier 2 CoS currently costs £175. This cost is normally picked up by the College/Service, whereas the cost of the visa should be picked up by the person.
Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange)
The Tier 5 CoS currently costs £10. This cost is normally picked up by the College/Service, whereas the cost of the visa should be picked up by the person.
