The Benefit Cap (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
These Regulations amend the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/213) (the “Housing Benefit Regulations”), the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) (the “Universal Credit Regulations”), the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/1002) and the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1230). These Regulations make amendments in connection with the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) and introduce new exemptions to the benefit cap.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
12 Sept 2016
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In force
07 Nov 2016
Enabling power
In respect of regulations 2 and 4, and regulation 1 insofar as it relates to those regulations, in accordance with section 176(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992the Secretary of State has consulted with organisations appearing to him to be representative of the authorities concerned.
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