# The Housing Benefit (Earned Income Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

SOCIAL SECURITY
Made at 9.00 a.m. on 6th July 2026
Laid before Parliament at 3.00 p.m. on 6th July 2026
Coming into force 5th October 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 123(1)(d), 136(3) and (5)(b), 137(1) and 175(1) and (3) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
In accordance with section 173(1)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (“the Administration Act”), the Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that the proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.
In accordance with section 176(1)(a) of the Administration Act, the Secretary of State has consulted with organisations appearing to the Secretary of State to be representative of the authorities concerned.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/753/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-benefit-earned-income-disregards-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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