Two child benefit cap SCRAPPED lifting 70,000 children in North East out of poverty

Mum-of-five estimates £900 monthly boost as two-child benefit cap scrapped

Lisa White, 31, said the policy change will allow her children to join after-school clubs

Two child benefit cap SCRAPPED lifting 70,000 children in North East out of poverty

The Government’s decision to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit from April is expected to be welcomed across the North East region.

Budget 2025: Housing Association CEO backs two-child benefit cap removal but concerned over cost of living

The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap in today’s Budget.

Oldham MP Debbie Abrahams welcomes scrapping of two-child benefit cap

Oldham MP Debbie Abrahams has welcomed the scrapping of the two-child benefit tax, saying it is a "positive start" to tackling child poverty

Two child benefit cap SCRAPPED lifting 70,000 children in North East out of poverty

The Government’s decision to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit from April is expected to be welcomed across the North East region.

Salford charity welcomes government move to scrap two-child benefit cap

A Salford charity has hailed the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap in full from next April. Caritas Salford welcomed Rachel Reeves’ decision to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap at today’s budget. The announcement follows months of pressure from dissenting Labour MPs, including local representative Rebecca Long-Bailey. Ditching the policy will result in an estimated reduction of child poverty by 450,000 and cost around £3 b…