"The cap is blamed for record levels of child poverty in the UK, with a rise of 900,000 since 2010 to 4.5 million. In 2025, an estimated 483,000 families were affected by the claim limit."
"Alison Garnham, CPAG's chief executive, said children growing up in poverty had worse health and education outcomes, lower life expectancy and reduced earnings as adults."
"One mother of three told the charity she worked part time and her husband full time but they were still in debt from the pandemic. The children have only been back at school two weeks and already I'm in debt for school dinners and for upcoming school trips."
The two-child benefit policy, introduced in 2017, limited financial support for families with more than two children, contributing to rising child poverty in the UK. With its recent abolition, families can now receive approximately £300 monthly for each additional child. This change aims to alleviate financial strain on low-income households, where many struggle to afford essentials. Child Poverty Action Group reports that the policy pushed 109 children into poverty daily, exacerbating health and education disparities. The removal of the cap is seen as a vital step towards improving opportunities for affected children.
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