# The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: N.I.

Pensions
Made 12th March 2026
Coming into operation 6th April 2026
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 105(1) and 177(2), (3) and (4) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 and now vested in the Department for Communities.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made an Order under section 109(4) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993.
Accordingly, the Department for Communities makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/51/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/guaranteed-minimum-pensions-increase-order-northern-ireland-2026/introduction
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