The principal Social Security pensions and benefits are shown below. For more information visit www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/benefitrates2012.pdf

Retirement Pension

Basic                                                             £107.45

Sick Pay

Earnings threshold                                        £107.00

Standard Rate                                                 £85.85

Maternity and Paternity Pay

Standard Rate                                               £135.45

Employment and Support Allowance

Age under 25                                                 £56.25

Age 25 or over                                               £71.00