# The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: N.I.

Order made by the Department for Communities and laid before the Assembly under section 166(1) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 for approval of the Assembly before the expiration of six months from the date of its coming into operation
Social Security
Statutory Maternity Pay; Statutory Sick Pay; Employment; Housing; Rates
Made 24th March 2026
Coming into operation in accordance with Article 1
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 132, 132A, 132B and 165(1), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 and now vested in the Department for Communities.
The Secretary of State has made an Order under sections 150, 150A, 151, 151A and 189(1), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
Accordingly, the Department for Communities makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/59/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-benefits-up-rating-order-northern-ireland-2026/introduction
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