Yearly Single Person Allowance
- 2000–01: £4,385
- 2001–02: £4,535
- 2002–03: £4,615
- 2003–04: No change
- 2004–05: £4,745
- 2005–06: £4,895
- 2006–07: £5,035
- 2007–08: £5,225
- 2008–09: £6,035
- 2009–10: £6,475
- 2010–11: No change
- 2011–12: £7,475
- 2012–13: £8,105
- 2013–14: £9,440
- 2014–15: £10,000
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