Legislation Published November 2025
UK legislation and statutory instruments introduced in November 2025.
Summary
- 3rd Nov 25 Legislation amended the transitional provisions deadline within the commencement regulations for the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, pushing the cutoff date for certain criminal investigation processes from late 2025 to April 2026. View
- 3rd Nov 25 The Order appointed dates for ending entitlement to Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, the income-related allowance element of old style Employment and Support Allowance, and provided a mechanism for abolishing Housing Benefit for specific working-age claimants leaving temporary accommodation. View
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2025
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland using powers under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, formally amend a previous commencement regulation (S.I. 2024/584).
Specifically, they extend the transitional deadline for investigating bodies to prepare or complete investigation reports or take subsequent actions from October 31, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 35) (Abolition of Benefits) Order 2025
This Order, made under the Welfare Reform Act 2012, sets out the final appointed dates for bringing into force provisions that abolish several legacy benefits, including Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, and the income-related elements of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), as claimants transition to Universal Credit (UC).
Key dates include December 1, 2025, for converting certain 'old style ESA' awards, and April 1, 2026, for the general abolition of Income Support and income-based JSA for remaining cases.
The Order also addresses the cessation of Housing Benefit for working-age claimants moving out of temporary or specified accommodation after November 14, 2025, and allows temporary administrative delay in preparing claimant commitments for converted ESA cases.