What happened: The government will end the two-child benefit cap policy starting next year, allowing parents to claim universal credit for more than two children. The cap was introduced under the Conservative government.
Why it matters:
- More families will be eligible for financial support through universal credit.
- Parents with three or more children will no longer face limits on benefit claims.
MNN Take: Removing the cap means universal credit rules will change to include all children in a family, potentially increasing support for larger households.
Sources: BBC News (Breaking)