# The Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made at 9.30 a.m. on 13th October 2026
Laid before Parliament at 4.30 p.m. on 13th October 2026
Coming into force 5th November 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 140B (1), (3), (4) and (4A), 140C (1), (1A), (2) and (4), 140F (2) and 189 (1), (4), (6) and (7) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
In accordance with section 189 (8) of that Act, the Secretary of State has obtained the consent of the Treasury.
In accordance with section 176 (1) (b) of that 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/2026/1079/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/income-related-benefits-subsidy-to-authorities-amendment-order-2026/introduction
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