Two-child benefit cap scrapped in UK Budget as Rachel Reeves splurges £9billion on welfare
The government estimates that the change will reduce the number of children living in poverty by 450,000 by 2029/30
The government estimates that the change will reduce the number of children living in poverty by 450,000 by 2029/30
More than 500,000 children will benefit, but charities warn the scheme could widen the gap for disadvantaged households
The Prime Minister’s attempt to calm Labour MPs could leave Rachel Reeves facing a £3bn headache in the Autumn Budget