# The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 6th January 2026
Laid before Parliament 8th January 2026
Coming into force 29th January 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 42(1) to (3) of, and paragraphs 1(1) and 4(1) and (2) of Schedule 6 to, the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
In accordance with section 173(1)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that the proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.
In respect of regulation 2(1) and (2), in accordance with section 176(1)(a) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, 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/2026/6/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/universal-credit-transitional-provisions-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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