Made under the Social Security Administration Act 1992
28 statutory instruments made using powers in the Social Security Administration Act 1992, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2025
- Department: HM Treasury
- Made under: Social Security Administration Act 1992, Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992
The Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance rates were increased for the 2025-26 tax year, effective April 7, 2025.
This order increases Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance rates for the 2025-26 tax year in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Following a review showing increased prices, the Treasury amended relevant regulations to raise the weekly Child Benefit rates to £26.05 (enhanced rate) and £17.25 (other cases), and the Guardian's Allowance rate to £22.10.
The changes are legally based on existing Social Security Administration Acts and took effect April 7, 2025.
The Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veteran's Relief) Regulations 2025
- Department: HM Treasury
- Made under: Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, Social Security Administration Act 1992, Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, Social Security Act 1993, National Insurance Contributions Act 2022
The 2025 regulations amended National Insurance contribution rates, thresholds, and National Insurance Fund payments, and extended veteran's relief.
These regulations, effective April 6, 2025, adjust National Insurance contribution rates and thresholds for Class 2 and Class 3 contributions.
They also adjust the prescribed percentage of estimated benefit expenditure for payments into the National Insurance Fund for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and extend zero-rate contributions for armed forces veterans to the 2025-26 tax year.
The changes are based on a Treasury review of earnings and estimated benefit expenditure.
The Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2025
- Department: Department for Work and Pensions
- Made under: Social Security Administration Act 1992
The order revalued earnings factors for various tax years to maintain their purchasing power relative to general earnings, impacting calculations for social security benefits and pensions.
The Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2025, effective April 6, 2025, increases earnings factors for specified tax years (1978-1979 to 2024-2025).
These adjustments apply to calculations of additional pensions in long-term benefits, guaranteed minimum pensions, and other calculations under the Pension Schemes Act 1993.
The order ensures that these factors maintain their value relative to the general level of earnings, fulfilling a legal requirement outlined in the Social Security Administration Act 1992, and aims to protect the value of pension payouts.
The Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025
Amendments were made to regulations governing child benefit and guardian's allowance, simplifying administration, modernizing eligibility criteria, and removing outdated provisions.
These regulations, effective April 7, 2025, amend the Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance (Administration) Regulations 2003, the Guardian's Allowance (General) Regulations 2003, and the Child Benefit (General) Regulations 2006.
Key changes include removing outdated provisions related to refugee status and marital status in eligibility for benefits, updating approved training programs, and adjusting National Insurance number requirements for younger parents claiming child benefit.
The amendments aim to streamline administration, improve clarity, and modernize the benefit system.