Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided against reforming child benefit calculations, maintaining individual income assessments. This move has drawn criticism from experts who argue it discriminates against single-earner families.
Money expert Martin Lewis called the unchanged child benefit policy 'bad news for single parents and single-earner families,' highlighting that the current system creates fairness issues and impacts career decisions.
Parents have expressed concern over the child benefit system, which allows double-income households to retain benefits while single earners face financial penalties, creating disincentives for career advancements.
Single parents criticized the child benefit structure as inequitable, as those earning above 60,000 lose benefits, while couples with similar incomes benefit, leading to potential restrictions on career growth.
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