Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped from next year

• The UK government has announced the scrapping of the two
• This development is significant as it may alleviate financial pressures on families with more than two children, allowing them to access additional support through universal credit. The removal of the cap could reflect a response to increasing public concern over child poverty and the financial challenges faced by larger families.
• The decision comes at a time when the number of universal credit claimants has surged to 8.3 million, highlighting a growing reliance on government assistance amid economic difficulties. This increase underscores the ongoing debates about welfare policies and the adequacy of support systems in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

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