# The Pensions Increase (Review) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, Article 3: Pension increases: annual rate and lump sums

Extent: N.I.

(1) This article applies to an official pension if—
(a) a qualifying condition is satisfied; or
(b) the pension is—
(i) a derivative pension,
(ii) a substituted pension or,
(iii) a relevant injury pension.
(2) In relation to any period on or after 6th April 2026, the pension authority may increase the annual rate of the pension—
(a) for a pension which began before 7th April 2025, by 3.8 per cent;
(b) for a pension which began on or after 7th April 2025, by 3.8 per cent multiplied by—
A12 where A is the number of complete months in the period between the beginning date of the pension and 6th April 2026.
(3) In relation to a lump sum which is payable on or after 7th April 2025 but before 6th April 2026, the pension authority may increase the lump sum by 3.8 per cent multiplied by—
A12 where A is the number of complete months in the period between the beginning date of the lump sum (or, if later, 7th April 2025) and the date on which it becomes payable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/64/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-increase-review-order-northern-ireland-2026/article-3
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