Summary
The UK government is considering changing the two-child benefit cap. This policy stops families on certain benefits from getting payments for more than two children born after April 2017. Officials are debating whether to remove or adjust this limit to help reduce child poverty.
Key Facts
- The two-child benefit cap was introduced by the Conservative government.
- It limits benefit payments for families with more than two children born after April 2017.
- The policy may be revised in the upcoming November Budget.
- Critics say the cap has increased child poverty.
- The Treasury may consider a tapered benefit system as an alternative.
- Ending the cap could lift 470,000 children out of poverty, according to a think tank.
- UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson wants changes to reduce child poverty.
- Changing or removing the cap is expected to cost about £3.5 billion.
