Universal Credit2 days ago'An awful experiment': Cash boost for families as two-child limit scrappedThe nine-year policy that capped financial help at two children has been removed.2 days ago5 days agoWhy the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the futureCan Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?5 days ago19 Mar 2026Camden pregnancy payment to continue after trialThe scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.19 Mar 20267 Dec 2025Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says ministerPat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.7 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Man £450 short on rent after housing allowanceRising rents mean Steve Mikellides' housing allowance falls far short of covering his costs.30 Nov 202530 Nov 2025'I don't eat to feed my kids but there is now hope'A widowed father of five says he has to rely on benefits after his partner died suddenly in March.30 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Care leavers facing 'financial cliff edge' at 18A charity is calling for universal credit parity for care leavers without family and adults over 25.28 Nov 202526 Nov 2025What is the two-child benefit cap and when will it be lifted?Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Two-child benefit cap means my children have to go withoutDanielle, who stopped working because one of her children is disabled, wants the policy scrapped.25 Nov 2025...
