The Order amended the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Order 2006 by introducing new death grants for retained firefighters, defining provisions for 'retained firefighter opt-out members' to purchase service, and extending multiple benefit claim and election deadlines.

The Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the 2006 Scheme, primarily to revise rules affecting retained firefighters by introducing new death benefits, establishing mechanisms for individuals who opted out of contributions to retroactively purchase service, and extending various application windows, including those concerning service purchase during the extended limited period and the conversion of standard to special membership, all aimed at refining pension provisions for this group.

The 2026 Regulations updated the Firefighters' Pension Scheme member contribution thresholds and rates starting April 1st, 2026, and introduced an annual inflation adjustment mechanism.

These Regulations amend the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Regulations 2014, specifically updating the member contribution structure detailed in Regulation 110.

The changes, effective from 1st April 2026, introduce revised annual pensionable pay thresholds and corresponding contribution rates, while also establishing a mechanism to automatically increase these thresholds annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (or another index decided by the Secretary of State).

Furthermore, the amendments standardize the terminology used when calculating contributions for retained, volunteer, and part-time firefighters.

The Order legally specified the revaluation factors for public service pensions based on price and earnings changes for the 2025-2026 period and determined its commencement dates across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This statutory instrument, made by the Treasury, sets the specific percentage increases to be used for revaluing accrued pension rights within certain public service pension schemes for the period between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2026, establishing an increase in prices of 3.8 per cent and an increase in earnings of 4.8 per cent, and specifies the dates the Order comes into force across different UK jurisdictions and schemes.

The Order modified UK social security legislation to give effect to the reciprocal contributions agreement with the Republic of India.

This Statutory Instrument brings into effect the Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions signed between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India to ensure reciprocal arrangements and prevent double liability for social security contributions for individuals working in either territory.

It modifies relevant UK social security legislation and establishes detailed rules on which state's legislation applies to employed persons, detached workers, mariners, and aircraft crew, complemented by administrative provisions for cooperation, data protection, and dispute resolution, while stipulating that the Order comes into force upon the exchange of formal notifications between both states.

The Order set the annual increase rate for specific parts of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions at 3 per cent, commencing on April 6, 2026.

This Statutory Instrument, The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2026, legally mandates a 3 per cent annual increase for the portion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs) attributable to earnings factors covering the tax years from 1988-89 through 1996-97, effective from April 6, 2026, based on the Secretary of State's review of price increases showing a 3.8 per cent rise over the preceding 12 months.

The Regulations formally commenced the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024, setting its activation date for 29th December 2025.

These Regulations officially bring the entirety of the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 into force on 29th December 2025, activating the amendments made to the Employment Rights Act 1996 that introduce provisions for paternity leave when a mother or a person expecting to adopt a child dies.

The Treasury substituted the Schedule of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2025 with a revised list of designated bodies affecting supply estimates for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.

This Order, made by HM Treasury under the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000, revises the list of designated central government bodies for the purpose of calculating supply estimates and resource accounts for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.

Specifically, it substitutes the entire Schedule of the principal Order (The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2025) with an updated list organized by government department, adding, renaming, or removing various public sector bodies.

The Regulations updated the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes exempt from the Immigration Skills Charge and increased the required levy amounts payable by sponsors by 32%.

These Regulations amend the Immigration Skills Charge Regulations 2017 by updating the list of occupations exempt from the charge to align with version 12 of the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020 Index and simultaneously increase the ISC charges payable by sponsors by 32%.

The power to make these regulations is exercised by the Secretary of State with the consent of HM Treasury, and they come into force on December 16th, 2025, extending across the entire United Kingdom.