Uprating benefit levels for 2025/26 (#974)

* uprating-benefits2025 * double-checking * Minor chnages to economy: false labels * Versioning --------- Co-authored-by: Nikhil Woodruff <nikhil.woodruff@outlook.com>
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diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -5,6 +5,12 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/), 
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [2.11.0] - 2024-10-23 10:15:26
+
+### Added
+
+- Benefit uprating for 2025/26.
+
 ## [2.10.0] - 2024-10-22 11:24:42
 
 ### Changed
@@ -1542,6 +1548,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 
 
+[2.11.0]: https://github.com/PolicyEngine/openfisca-uk/compare/2.10.0...2.11.0
 [2.10.0]: https://github.com/PolicyEngine/openfisca-uk/compare/2.9.0...2.10.0
 [2.9.0]: https://github.com/PolicyEngine/openfisca-uk/compare/2.8.0...2.9.0
 [2.8.0]: https://github.com/PolicyEngine/openfisca-uk/compare/2.7.0...2.8.0

diff --git a/changelog.yaml b/changelog.yaml
@@ -1294,3 +1294,8 @@
     changed:
     - Data bumped to 1.9.0.
   date: 2024-10-22 11:24:42
+- bump: minor
+  changes:
+    added:
+    - Benefit uprating for 2025/26.
+  date: 2024-10-23 10:15:26
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/attendance_allowance/higher.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/attendance_allowance/higher.yaml
@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 110.40
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: aa_higher
   label: Attendance Allowance (higher rate)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23 | Commons Library Briefing
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9439/CBP-9439.pdf

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/attendance_allowance/lower.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/attendance_allowance/lower.yaml
@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 73.89
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: aa_lower
   label: Attendance Allowance (lower rate)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9439/CBP-9439.pdf

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/benefit_cap.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/benefit_cap.yaml
@@ -8,12 +8,14 @@ single:
     values:
       2016-11-07: 15_410
       2023-04-01: 16_967
+      2025-04-01: 17_255
   outside_london:
     metadata:
       label: Benefit cap (single claimants, outside London)
     values:
       2016-11-07: 13_400
       2023-04-01: 14_753
+      2025-04-01: 15_004
 non_single:
   metadata:
     label: Joint or claimants with children
@@ -23,12 +25,14 @@ non_single:
     values:
       2016-11-07: 23_000
       2023-04-01: 25_323
+      2025-04-01: 25_753
   outside_london:
     metadata:
       label: Benefit cap (family claimants, outside London)
     values:
       2016-11-07: 20_000
       2023-04-01: 22_020
+      2025-04-01: 22_394
 metadata:
   reference: 
     - title: The Universal Credit Regulations 2013 reg. 80A

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/carer_premium/couple.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/carer_premium/couple.yaml
@@ -6,8 +6,10 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 46.38
 metadata:
   period: week
   label: Legacy benefit carer premium (two carers)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   unit: currency-GBP
   reference: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/benefits-entitlements/carers/premium
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/carer_premium/single.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/carer_premium/single.yaml
@@ -13,9 +13,11 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 46.38
 metadata:
   period: week
   label: Legacy benefit carer premium (one carer)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   unit: currency-GBP
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/carers_allowance/rate.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/carers_allowance/rate.yaml
@@ -13,11 +13,13 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 83.29
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: carers_allowance_rate
   label: "Carer's Allowance rate"
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9439/CBP-9439.pdf
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/exceptional_rate.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/exceptional_rate.yaml
@@ -5,5 +5,7 @@ metadata:
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/constant-attendance-allowance/what-youll-get
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Constant Attendance Allowance exceptional rate
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
 values:
   2015-06-01: 145.6
+  2025-04-01: 148.08
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/full_day_rate.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/full_day_rate.yaml
@@ -5,5 +5,7 @@ metadata:
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/constant-attendance-allowance/what-youll-get
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Constant Attendance Allowance full day rate
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
 values:
   2015-06-01: 72.8
+  2025-04-01: 74.04
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/intermediate_rate.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/intermediate_rate.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@ metadata:
   economy: false
   period: week
   label: Constant Attendance Allowance intermediate rate
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/constant-attendance-allowance/what-youll-get
   unit: currency-GBP
 values:
   2015-06-01: 109.2
+  2025-04-01: 111.06
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/part_day_rate.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/constant_attendance_allowance/part_day_rate.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@ metadata:
   economy: false
   period: week
   label: Constant Attendance Allowance part day rate
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/constant-attendance-allowance/what-youll-get
   unit: currency-GBP
 values:
   2015-06-01: 36.4
+  2025-04-01: 37.02
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/disability_couple.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/disability_couple.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 description: Disability premium for a couple
 values:
   2015-06-01: 49.80
+  2025-04-01: 50.65
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Legacy benefit disability premium (couple)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/disability_single.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/disability_single.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 description: Disability premium for a single person
 values:
   2015-06-01: 34.95
+  2025-04-01: 35.54
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Legacy benefit disability premium (single)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/enhanced_couple.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/enhanced_couple.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 description: Enhanced disability premium for a couple, invalid for Employment and Support Allowance
 values:
   2015-06-01: 24.50
+  2025-04-01: 24.92
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Legacy benefit enhanced disability premium (couple)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/enhanced_single.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/enhanced_single.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 description: Enhanced disability premium for a single person, invalid for Employment and Support Allowance
 values:
   2015-06-01: 17.10
+  2025-04-01: 17.39
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Legacy benefit enhanced disability premium (single)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/severe_couple.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/severe_couple.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 description: Severe disability premium for a couple where both are eligible
 values:
   2015-06-01: 133.90
+  2025-04-01: 136.18
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Legacy benefit severe disability premium (couple)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/severe_single.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/disability_premia/severe_single.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 description: Severe disability premium for a single person
 values:
   2015-06-01: 66.95
+  2025-04-01: 68.09
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Legacy benefit severe disability premium (single)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: https://www.gov.uk/disability-premiums/what-youll-get
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/mobility/higher.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/mobility/higher.yaml
@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ values:
   2022-04-01: 64.50
   2023-04-01: 71.00
   2024-04-01: 75.75
+  2025-04-01: 77.04
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: dla_m_higher
   label: DLA (mobility) (higher rate)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference:
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/mobility/lower.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/mobility/lower.yaml
@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 29.19
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: dla_m_lower
   label: DLA (mobility) (lower rate)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9439/CBP-9439.pdf
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/self_care/higher.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/self_care/higher.yaml
@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 110.40
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: dla_sc_higher
   label: DLA (self-care) (higher rate)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9439/CBP-9439.pdf
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/self_care/lower.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/self_care/lower.yaml
@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 29.19
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: dla_sc_lower
   label: DLA (self-care) (lower rate)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9439/CBP-9439.pdf
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/self_care/middle.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/dla/self_care/middle.yaml
@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ values:
     reference:
       - title: Benefits Uprating 2024/25 | Commons Library Briefing
         href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9872/CBP-9872.pdf
+  2025-04-01: 73.89
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   name: dla_sc_middle
   label: DLA (self-care) (middle rate)
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: Benefits Uprating 2022/23
       href: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9439/CBP-9439.pdf
diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/couple/aged.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/couple/aged.yaml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 294.9
   2023-04-01: 324.7
   2024-04-01: 352
+  2025-04-01: 357.98
 
 metadata:
   period: week

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/couple/older.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/couple/older.yaml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-01: 121.05
   2023-04-01: 133.3
   2024-04-01: 142.25
+  2025-04-01: 144.67
 
 metadata:
   period: week

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/couple/younger.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/couple/younger.yaml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 92.2
   2023-04-01: 101.5
   2024-04-01: 108.3
+  2025-04-01: 110.14
 
 metadata:
   period: week

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/lone_parent/aged.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/lone_parent/aged.yaml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 197.1
   2023-04-01: 217
   2024-04-01: 235.2
+  2025-04-01: 239.20
 
 metadata:
   period: week

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/lone_parent/older.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/lone_parent/older.yaml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 77.00
   2023-04-01: 84.8
   2024-04-01: 90.5
+  2025-04-01: 92.04
 
 metadata:
   period: week

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/lone_parent/younger.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/lone_parent/younger.yaml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 61.05
   2023-04-01: 67.2
   2024-04-01: 71.7
+  2025-04-01: 72.92
 
 metadata:
   period: week

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/single/aged.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/single/aged.yaml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 197.1
   2023-04-01: 217
   2024-04-01: 235.2
+  2025-04-01: 239.20
 
 metadata:
   period: week

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/single/older.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/single/older.yaml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 77.00
   2023-04-01: 84.8
   2024-04-01: 90.5
+  2025-04-01: 92.04
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/single/younger.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/allowances/single/younger.yaml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ values:
   2022-04-06: 61.05
   2023-04-01: 67.2
   2024-04-01: 71.7
+  2025-04-01: 72.92
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP

diff --git a/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/means_test/income_disregard/couple.yaml b/policyengine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/means_test/income_disregard/couple.yaml
@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 description: This amount of earnings is disreagrded for couples under the Housing Benefit.
 values:
   2015-06-01: 10
+  2025-04-01: 10.17
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Housing Benefit couple earnings disregard
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference:
     - title: The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 Schedule 4 sec. 9
       href: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/213/data.pdf#page=242
diff --git a/...engine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/means_test/income_disregard/lone_parent.yaml b/...engine_uk/parameters/gov/dwp/housing_benefit/means_test/income_disregard/lone_parent.yaml
@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 description: This amount of earnings is disreagrded for lone parents under the Housing Benefit.
 values:
   2015-06-01: 25
+  2025-04-01: 25.43
 metadata:
   period: week
   unit: currency-GBP
   label: Housing Benefit lone parent earnings disregard
+  uprating: gov.benefit_uprating_cpi
   reference: 
     - title: The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 Schedule 4 sec. 4
       href: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/213/data.pdf#page=240