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  • The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 - screening

    Topics:
    • Benefits and pensions, 
    • Universal Credit

    Date published: 28 January 2026

    The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 will amend the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 to bring forward two key measures to safeguard claimants during the final stages of managed migration from legacy benefits to Universal Credit (UC).

    Exisiting/Revised/New: Existing
    Date of Screening: 28/01/2026
    Screening Outcome - Full EQIA recommended: No

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    • The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026Adobe PDF (261.69 KB)

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