Scrapping two-child benefit cap 'major victory' in battle to end North East child poverty
26-11-2025 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Scrapping two-child benefit cap 'major victory' in battle to end North East child poverty

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in her Budget on Wednesday that the "cruel" two-child benefit cap will be removed in full from April next year
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