# The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, Regulation 8: Amendment of the Universal Credit Regulations

Extent: N.I.

(1) The Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In regulation 55(2)(b) (employed earnings), after “Part 4” insert “(other than section 232)”.
(3) In regulation 76 (special schemes for compensation etc.) after paragraph (1C) insert—
“(1CA) This regulation also applies where a person receives a payment under the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme established by the Irish Government under section 5 of the Irish Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Act 2023.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/177/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-northern-ireland-2026/regulation-8
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