Rachel Reeves set to lift two-child benefit cap in Budget

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"Sir Keir Starmer's choice to become his party's deputy leader Bridget Phillipson said abolishing the cap, which affects 1.6 million children was on the table. But, amid concerns that the move could prove extremely costly because of larger families, with those with more than six children potentially entitled to thousands of pounds more in benefits, a system of tapering is reportedly under consideration. This could allow ministers to ensure parents get less money for each subsequent child, or limit additional benefits to three or four child"

The Independent sends reporters across major issues and avoids paywalls, relying on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism. The outlet highlights investigative work from Elon Musk PAC financials to a documentary on American women fighting for reproductive rights. The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to lift the two‑child benefit cap in the Budget, with officials considering options including a tapered system. Campaigners describe the cap as a major driver of child poverty, and the government has created a taskforce on child poverty. Labour figures have signalled abolition is on the table, but cost concerns for larger families have prompted consideration of tapering.

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