# The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: N.I.

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, which corresponds to an Order (S.I. 2026/133) made by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under section 109(4) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993, specifies 3 per cent as the percentage by which that part of guaranteed minimum pensions attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-1989 to 1996-1997, and payable by contracted-out, defined benefit occupational pension schemes, is to be increased.

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