Social Security Administration Act 1992

[^key-2383420ecb065151f3c7d4dfeb690794]: S. 121DA(1)(hm) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 26; S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-c54272cee166a23623f348d41f7ddd12]: Words in s. 122B(3)(b) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 27; S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-09c0b5f2064ded5f819d338e360b17df]: S. 124(1)(ag) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 28; S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-ac0f5c3b1c2e6772847dd7ea2b32d726]: Words in s. 125(1) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 29; S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-f22a72b54c44e9f3adf372ec41057e4c]: S. 150(1)(q) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 30; S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-851e229d013d424f7a1772a4b2df03bd]: S. 163(1)(zb) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 31(2); S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-3b0a93c8c169bc5d73e5ff23a57d5162]: Words in s. 163(2)(a) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 31(3); S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-89529ffaec49846eedd96532b06d0fc0]: Words in s. 163(3)(b) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 31(4); S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-d7d2eb23d9369142afd8193b1d2c89fc]: Words in s. 170(5) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 32(a); S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-bb33081d275873857980358b40400064]: Words in s. 170(5) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 32(b); S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-68870526f217544a896b6720d8af2ae7]: S. 187(1)(ae) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 34; S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-f4013eec9f05adb35007437c95a69214]: Words in s. 191 substituted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 16 para. 35; S.I. 2017/297, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-0a1f899d88be353804787b1f557367b4]: Words in s. 170(5) inserted (27.7.2017) by Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 20(2)(a), 36(6); S.I. 2017/802, reg. 2

[^key-1d4be7a3857e6ff6f2522beaa266574b]: Words in s. 170(5) inserted (E.W.S.) (27.7.2017) by Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 20(2)(b), 36(6); S.I. 2017/802, reg. 2; and inserted (N.I.) (4.9.2017) by The Welfare Reform and Work (Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/999), arts. 2(1), 15(2); S.R. 2017/166, art. 2(c)

[^key-f2ffc30ee7e153e5c334920ae9ecf609]: S. 15A repealed (6.4.2018) by Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 20(1), 36(6); S.I. 2018/438, reg. 2(1) (with reg. 2(2)(3))

[^key-2e8364badd21a00976a9ca1f33f43a16]: S. 112 applied (with modifications) (12.8.2019) by The Welfare Foods (Best Start Foods) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/193), regs. 1(2), 17 (as amended by S.S.I. 2019/232, regs. 1, 4)

[^key-0bc8b9d5011183ebefe1706e7d688dff]: S. 113 applied (with modifications) (12.8.2019) by The Welfare Foods (Best Start Foods) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/193), regs. 1(2), 17, 18 (as amended by S.S.I. 2019/232, regs. 1, 4, 5)

[^key-9320d0f8758209318507bb7131d863d7]: Words in s. 5(5) substituted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 15; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-78bbc70a4ede701808d30207f1f8578f]: Words in s. 122AA(1) substituted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 16; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-30a1ec1be5cb07f3815743b7caaf52dd]: Words in s. 150(1)(j) substituted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 17; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-54ff85cb7f1e77e8920a0a885357b929]: Words in s. 163(1)(d) substituted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 18; S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-1da3f91ff4733df6e13a20023aad743c]: Word in s. 165(1)(b) omitted (18.1.2020) by virtue of Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 19(2)(a); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-4735ae3498196dd40be362452366931e]: S. 165(1)(b)(vii) and preceding word inserted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 19(2)(b); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-ce20b1043868faecb011a3c96336ce40]: Words in s. 165(5B)(a) substituted (18.1.2020) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 (c. 24), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 19(3); S.I. 2020/45, reg. 2

[^key-ebb1e00ae8c94f1f0999bd1b0e1c45fa]: S. 147(2)-(5) excluded (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 73(1)(3), 87(1)

[^key-96c905bb5ee9f933e0dc35a584cb1493]: S. 143(1) modified (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 72(1)(2), 87(1)

[^key-40d121fb343952d903eda6471c0404af]: S. 143(4)(a) excluded (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 72(1)(3), 87(1)

[^key-610049865b7ce3d6d86362c46e2ca327]: S. 144 excluded (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 72(1)(4), 87(1)

[^key-df0b4fcd4fe1fc49fd210ffd4b1bad2e]: S. 190(1) excluded (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 72(1)(5), 87(1)

[^key-3c2f5ae7010b5045baeb76733ce89a98]: S. 145 modified (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 73(1)(2), 87(1)

[^key-ff47ed6c7f5208a2b622865ca4268169]: S. 190(1) excluded (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 73(1)(4), 87(1)

[^key-6141eed317158a61e3b5f382d398e6b1]: Words in s. 162(5)(c) inserted (6.4.2020 except in relation to termination awards received on or after 6.4.2020 in respect of employment which was terminated before 6.4.2020, or termination awards which are received in instalments where the first instalment of the termination award was received before 6.4.2020) by National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Act 2019 (c. 23), ss. 1(11), 5(3); S.I. 2020/285, reg. 2

[^key-97db146feacd7330c2e666fe2d61bea0]: S. 109B(2A)(j) omitted (22.7.2020) by virtue of Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(a) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-2c53d6ee222e6bc1382d4e3e169eb17a]: Words in s. 109B(2E) substituted (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(b) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-5538d1982cb0f52ed5c55b7969597eb4]: S. 109B(2F) omitted (22.7.2020) by virtue of Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(c) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-4491bba1b4bcf61637f13c9bb723d48c]: Words in s. 109B(7) inserted (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(d)(i) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-ecd3fbef52c747c934d6f9eb242b470b]: Words in s. 109B(7) inserted (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(d)(ii) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-4034ddedc331c83fa123db17e55dd9bb]: Words in s. 109B(7) substituted (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(d)(iii) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-66f7693b1f0fb73416b9d129d353a67c]: S. 109C(6) substituted (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 6 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-623edd81156ae41e65a31a0b600a13bb]: S. 150A modified (with effect in relation to the tax year ending with 5.4.2021) by Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Act 2020 (c. 23), ss. 1, 2(2)

[^key-45868aa2cce1834c08cb994d5e1ae5ef]: Words in s. 121(2) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 122 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-e5278b0bcd689493d6f4b81bc19f3b3b]: Words in s. 179(1)(a) inserted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(2)(a)

[^key-34eafcc81568a54d1ff6c00bf25e02d1]: Words in s. 179(1)(b) inserted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(2)(b)

[^key-c2fa86309d82f544ed2b2bfdbd913440]: Words in s. 179(3)(a) substituted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(3)(a)(i)

[^key-8caca3cec63938c2d3e327c7678a38b9]: Words in s. 179(3)(a) inserted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(3)(a)(ii)

[^key-5b8f6ed8f555d3d86c2e5ce6bf178ba5]: Words in s. 179(3)(b) substituted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(3)(b)

[^key-8dd6ec5796bfacf834528df6df582f5f]: S. 179(4)(ak)-(ao) inserted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(4)

[^key-e28f2772f035fcb18046d056394c3819]: S. 179(6) inserted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(5)

[^key-953257a144b085e140b12449cedca975]: Words in s. 73(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Social Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/128), regs. 1(2), 3(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-edf713467710d94b5a65b188839273bc]: Words in s. 74(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Social Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/128), regs. 1(2), 3(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ab0eea340dd7835b00e121d3eb75c650]: Word in s. 80 heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Social Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/128), regs. 1(2), 3(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e15b4ed4ad5492f152a00f142a9bd052]: Words in s. 80 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Social Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/128), regs. 1(2), 3(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2f5ae41d921e5b9bd3572f849b04885d]: Word in s. 108(4)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/479), regs. 1(1), 66(a) (with regs. 92-95); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-222a8a5635c9d5e9867ab38bddf2011a]: S. 108(4)(a)(iii) and preceding word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/479), regs. 1(1), 66(b) (with regs. 92-95); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1d2d07b5383630407472ceafe30c6594]: S. 108(4)(aa) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/519), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 21(a) (with reg. 8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3eb779d257e6b505cb3a0b6354b80fdc]: S. 108(9) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/519), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 21(b) (with reg. 8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e405f7806e3caee1112e228787cbb2a9]: Words in s. 109B(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1149), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 32(a) (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a48a24e0628650b24b8d8820a50a5cf3]: Words in s. 109B(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1149), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 32(b) (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-850a51cd007bec5be4e3e5ad8ef89a3c]: S. 112 applied (with modifications) (21.3.2021) by The Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/82), regs. 1(2), 21

[^key-e2ed20f376af25479588689b6a57ccf4]: S. 113 applied (with modifications) (21.3.2021) by The Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/82), regs. 1(2), 22

[^key-970a86048e9fdc379d04719d7561febc]: Words in s. 139A(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2021) by virtue of The Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/296), regs. 1(2), 3(2) (with reg. 3(5))

[^key-a6a197863c945c28a3bf54881d06b28b]: Words in s. 139C(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2021) by virtue of The Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/296), regs. 1(2), 3(3) (with reg. 3(5))

[^key-da62cfefec7a21e44dc744723b42f46c]: S. 139D(1)(ca) substituted (1.4.2021) by virtue of The Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/296), regs. 1(2), 3(4) (with reg. 3(5))

[^key-448f8e37ca478c2e1ed48117c2abaabe]: S. 162(5) modified (with effect for the tax year 2022-23) by Health and Social Care Levy Act 2021 (c. 28), s. 5(5) (with s. 7(2))

[^key-2be979fa8458335ab9cb59f47f2fe8ae]: S. 150A modified (with effect in relation to the tax year ending with 5.4.2022) by Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Act 2021 (c. 32), ss. 1(2), 2(2)

[^key-8415bb439a5d10ce03a83dda8e502af7]: Words in s. 132A(1) renumbered as s. 132A(1)(a) (15.3.2022) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2022 (c. 9), s. 11(a)

[^key-0d3d3a6668dd0bccb93ce6f1dc1bf9be]: S. 132A(1)(b) and word inserted (15.3.2022) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2022 (c. 9), s. 11(b)

[^key-4bd48f5d2192e25d651bd5791c65ddd1]: S. 155(3) excluded (11.4.2022) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/236), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-28b7a14490f98b0963e118976555da49]: S. 155(3) excluded (11.4.2022) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/342), regs. 1(1), 2 (with reg. 1(3))

[^M_C_a6dec7f2-617e-4ad9-b8ae-6458946d6560]: S. 162 modified (with effect for the tax year 2022-23) by Health and Social Care Levy (Repeal) Act 2022 (c. 43), Sch. para. 7(1)(3) (with Sch. para 8)

[^key-adf7c6de401f7a3f84e0039b49825ff6]: S. 165 modified (25.10.2022) by Health and Social Care Levy (Repeal) Act 2022 (c. 43), Sch. para. 7(4) (with Sch. para. 8)

[^key-4bb229b9f6aaad365fdd290194615225]: S. 1(2) excluded (9.2.2023) by The Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/134), arts. 1(2), 3(7) (with art. 2)

[^key-ff480c27a66a894eb4903d9c819074cf]: S. 155(3) excluded (10.4.2023) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/280), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-f482c7f91d6ecdb8048467cbb0289aeb]: S. 155(3) restricted (E.W.) (10.4.2023) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/340), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-66d10641028381a2c7b45c7d8c75c6a3]: Word in s. 141(4)(a) substituted (6.4.2024) by National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 (c. 57), Sch. paras. 4(3)(4)(a)(7)

[^key-05b8908ae0a528955cd12b9294a64223]: Word in s. 141(4)(b) substituted (6.4.2024) by National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 (c. 57), Sch. paras. 4(3)(4)(b)(i)(7)

[^key-a7bdce18a35851f9255ec19c0086649b]: Words in s. 141(4)(b) omitted (6.4.2024) by virtue of National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 (c. 57), Sch. paras. 4(3)(4)(b)(ii)(7)

[^key-4462831ca8704ae2b20c220a379c8c42]: Word in s. 143(1)(c) substituted (6.4.2024) by National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 (c. 57), Sch. paras. 4(3)(5)(a)(7)

[^key-8a4065523533cd249cd38506bfaada33]: Word in s. 143(3) substituted (6.4.2024) by National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 (c. 57), Sch. paras. 4(3)(5)(b)(i)(7)

[^key-af3f8e0245d2df1109948ee67d9d3cb6]: Words in s. 143(3) substituted (6.4.2024) by National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 (c. 57), Sch. paras. 4(3)(5)(b)(ii)(7)

[^key-28fa60f2bcf916ca77d6f1a37e00d277]: Word in s. 145(4)(a) substituted (6.4.2024) by National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 (c. 57), Sch. paras. 4(3)(6)(7)

[^key-4a19900214e18a4e54886727ec8b50a1]: S. 155(3) excluded (8.4.2024) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/309), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-4e90affc351b504df9c394440f855316]: S. 155(3) excluded (E.W.) (8.4.2024) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/386), regs. 1(1), 2

[^M_X_e8aa1697-436e-4af4-8ed0-0fd3e963b467]: Editorial note: The first revised version of this Act is derived from a consolidated version maintained by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and has a basedate of 1.1.2014. This means that the first available point in time version for the Act is 1.1.2014 and includes all amendments made prior to 2014. There are no historical versions of this Act between the original “as enacted” version made in 1992 and the basedate. For further details of earlier superseded amendments, see the List of All Changes available in 'More Resources' above

[^key-0ca61cf40b7aa916197b10c94f827cf6]: Words in s. 5(5) substituted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 15; S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-67180f7f8131fb2f79b98b9704271011]: Words in s. 122AA(1) substituted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 16; S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-f5f8641aa4141379dc04323214a0880b]: Words in s. 150(1)(j) substituted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 17; S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-d1dedb8d7e701bd5fe64a810ff30a6d1]: Words in s. 163(1)(d) substituted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 18; S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-cc52616a2c0c492e9751411e9b63ddff]: Word in s. 165(1)(b)(vi) omitted (17.1.2025) by virtue of Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 19(2)(a); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-a1a634914964dbb5aa18e0a5cb8eacab]: S. 165(1)(b)(viii) and word inserted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 19(2)(b); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-2ca7e03fd8bd9ed0f84da1e7b4d1dfb8]: Words in s. 165(5B)(a) substituted (17.1.2025) by Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (c. 20), s. 3(3), Sch. para. 19(3); S.I. 2025/41, reg. 2

[^key-05189a4355564c2ae75e90bf13a8e970]: S. 155(3) excluded (7.4.2025) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/337), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-f20069486e6ea0b42f6fe66568da72f0]: S. 155(3) excluded (7.4.2025) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/352), regs. 1(1), 2 (with reg. 1(3))

[^key-3be4ca96a974a52665aff1fe8031df3b]: S. 13(1A) excluded (7.4.2025) by S.I. 2006/223, reg. 37 (as substituted by The Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/207), regs. 1, 4(3))

[^key-2df284826fa6c7f42f42ef76815efce8]: S. 77(2) modified (7.4.2025) by S.I. 2003/495, reg. 3 (as amended by The Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/207), regs. 1, 3(2) (with reg. 3(5)(6)))

[^key-940ebf7681330b1d6975d0e6afb8860d]: S. 150 excluded in part (3.9.2025) by Universal Credit Act 2025 (c. 22), ss. 1(5), 3(1), 5(2)

[^key-1f87af80419c0dff4ef0c4a1e7d49c08]: Sch. 3ZA inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), s. 109(2)(b), Sch. 5 (with s. 105)

[^key-97a3b45073878b2a06b237d3809104ab]: Sch. 3ZB inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), s. 109(2)(b), Sch. 6 (with s. 105)

[^key-12eb4a1bdb1aa2e4fe0d9cea0f7f6085]: S. 80C inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 95(2), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105)

[^key-74c06572a1689f30621e8bb83ea2dc24]: Ss. 109I, 109J inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 92, 109(2)(b) (with s. 105)

[^key-0d6a47532adb85d39219453f644507a8]: S. 190(1)(ac) inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 95(4), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105)

[^key-9c1cc8fdc59a103732deeab3d2bba4de]: S. 80F inserted (4.12.2025) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 98, 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2025/1265, reg. 2(1)

[^key-2c6a7d6b24d3c767373d45daabb1b073]: S. 121DB and cross-heading inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 78(2), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105); S.I. 2025/1265, reg. 2(2)(a)

[^key-09cb9d7cfe76d79d91f9621853e95e4f]: Ss. 121DC, 121DD inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 79, 109(2)(b) (with s. 105); S.I. 2025/1265, reg. 2(2)(b)

[^key-36d7f5348449c143f988a96057721175]: Sch. 3B inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), s. 109(2)(b), Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with s. 105); S.I. 2025/1265, reg. 2(2)(c)

[^key-4a025ae96d44155121d1ef83f8980843]: S. 190(1)(ad) inserted (2.12.2025 but only for the purposes of making regulations, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 78(3), 109(2)(b) (with s. 105); S.I. 2025/1265, reg. 2(2)(a)

[^key-6e5c1b9706337f4302810055af946aec]: Act modified (E.W.S.) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/274), art. 2(a), Sch.

[^key-4878a8887c9505f62f11c666e4ce1398]: Ss. 71ZI-71ZK and cross-heading inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 93, 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(d)

[^key-7c25d7e8f5e51f81e87fe33ec820b35e]: S. 111A(1H) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 101(2)(b), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(e)

[^key-883c54dd1a53ca839f43de6850d7ab44]: Words in s. 111A(1) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 101(2)(a), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(e)

[^key-857e8920ce5e401eec3c0f2009ba2359]: S. 112(1ZA) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 101(3)(a), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(e)

[^key-b337623a397e21af0f55e4312de2c451]: S. 112(1G) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 101(3)(b), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(e)

[^key-9332a39f860f17cc30b0fe7450bdd7f6]: S. 115A(1B)(1C) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 102(2), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(f)

[^key-facb1560325b584ca2a0a893e13a6ff6]: S. 115A(8A) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 102(6), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(f)

[^key-bfc71d293259d5440e6458a83cabd3db]: Words in s. 115A(2)(a) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 102(3), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(f)

[^key-63528635094ea30a230efff35e86bb52]: Words in s. 115A(3) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 102(4), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(f)

[^key-b01057d6c410a4b16623f51d990bd4a5]: Words in s. 115A(8) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 102(5), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(f)

[^key-1f500778860b657ac879c61ba6ae5194]: Words in s. 115B(2)(b) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 102(7), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(f)

[^key-a43981f8f02f5a55f49787e28ed54e5e]: Words in s. 121DA(5) inserted (1.4.2026) by Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 (c. 28), ss. 101(4), 109(1) (with s. 105); S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(e)

[^key-2f065a6e2be32b115dc4b7224a454f36]: S. 155(3) excluded (E.W.S.) (6.4.2026) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/218), regs. 1(1), 2 (with reg. 1(3))

[^key-068511ebaed0e98d595945c4a257dbd8]: S. 155(3) excluded (6.4.2026) by The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/287), regs. 1(1), 2