Two-Child Benefit Cap Ends: Family Incomes Rise by £4,100

The removal of the two-child benefit cap has triggered an average annual increase of £4,100 for families receiving certain benefits who have three or more children. This policy shift, which took effect this month, ends previous restrictions that limited support for larger families. The uplift applies to households on legacy benefits and Universal Credit where children were born after the cap's introduction in 2017. Campaigners have described the change as a significant relief for low-income families, with one parent calling it "a massive help" for managing household costs. The adjustment is part of broader welfare reforms aimed at addressing child poverty, though the full fiscal impact will depend on claimant uptake across different regions and benefit types.