The Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and State Pension Credit (Carer’s Allowance Reassessment Capital Disregard) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 136(5) and 175(1), (3) and (4) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, section 15(6) of the State Pension Credit Act 2002 and section 42 of, and paragraphs 4(1) and 4(3) of Schedule 1 to, the Welfare Reform Act 2012. In accordance with section 176(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Secretary of State has consulted with organisations considered to be representative of the authorities concerned. In accordance with section 173(1)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that the proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.