The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2024

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 70(8), 113(1)(a) and 175(1), (3) and (4) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 19921, sections 5(1)(p), 155(3) and 189(1), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration Act 19922, section 42(2) and (6) of, and paragraphs 1(1) and 4(2)(d) of Schedule 6 to, the Welfare Reform Act 20123 and sections 53 and 54(5) of the Pensions Act 20144.

These Regulations contain provisions in consequence of an order under sections 150 and 150A5 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.

The Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it6.