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Two-child benefit cap
Revealed: Scrapping two-child benefit limit will make 'no difference at all' to 140,000 children in poverty
Revealed: Scrapping two-child benefit limit will make 'no difference at all' to 140,000 children in poverty
Recent government data shows that 141,290 children live in households affected by both the two-child limit and the benefit cap
It's time for the government to scrap the two-child benefit cap – we can't afford not to
It's time for the government to scrap the two-child benefit cap – we can't afford not to
Labour's new Family Hubs are the 'successor' to Sure Start. As child poverty rises, will they work?
Labour's new Family Hubs are the 'successor' to Sure Start. As child poverty rises, will they work?
I'm a mum impacted by the two-child limit on benefits. Labour must do what's right and end it
I'm a mum impacted by the two-child limit on benefits. Labour must do what's right and end it
One in nine children hit by two-child benefit cap: 'The public will not stomach inaction'
One in nine children hit by two-child benefit cap: 'The public will not stomach inaction'
'Do what's right for UK's children': Urgent call to scrap two-child benefit cap projected onto parliament
'Do what's right for UK's children': Urgent call to scrap two-child benefit cap projected onto parliament
The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits
The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits
I'm a working mum-of-four – ending the two-child benefit cap would be life-changing for us
I'm a working mum-of-four – ending the two-child benefit cap would be life-changing for us
Pressure mounts on Labour over two-child benefit cap as Scotland sets end date: 'Families can't wait'
Pressure mounts on Labour over two-child benefit cap as Scotland sets end date: 'Families can't wait'
Scrap two-child benefit cap if you're serious about child poverty, Rachel Reeves told
Scrap two-child benefit cap if you're serious about child poverty, Rachel Reeves told
Rachel Reeves must seize the opportunity to finally scrap the two-child benefit cap
Rachel Reeves must seize the opportunity to finally scrap the two-child benefit cap
Reforming the two-child benefit cap could lift 230,000 under-fives out of poverty, Labour told
Reforming the two-child benefit cap could lift 230,000 under-fives out of poverty, Labour told
Brits seem apathetic towards Labour's disability benefit cuts. Where has all the empathy gone?
Brits seem apathetic towards Labour's disability benefit cuts. Where has all the empathy gone?
Scrap two-child benefit cap to give local councils a much-needed cash injection, Labour told
Scrap two-child benefit cap to give local councils a much-needed cash injection, Labour told
I'm buying fruit and veg for my kids on 'buy now, pay later'. The two-child benefit cap needs to go
I'm buying fruit and veg for my kids on 'buy now, pay later'. The two-child benefit cap needs to go
End two-child limit on benefits to lift 600,000 kids out of poverty, Labour told: 'We're in a crisis'
End two-child limit on benefits to lift 600,000 kids out of poverty, Labour told: 'We're in a crisis'
UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning
UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning
Scrap two-child benefit cap to prove you're serious about child poverty, Labour told
Scrap two-child benefit cap to prove you're serious about child poverty, Labour told
Labour must invest in benefits system to lift children out of poverty, shameful report finds
Labour must invest in benefits system to lift children out of poverty, shameful report finds
Zarah Sultana would 'absolutely' return to Labour after suspension: 'It has to be a broad church'
Zarah Sultana would 'absolutely' return to Labour after suspension: 'It has to be a broad church'
There's no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
There's no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
'You want it to be magical for your kids': Here's how the two-child benefit cap is ruining Christmas
'You want it to be magical for your kids': Here's how the two-child benefit cap is ruining Christmas
Scotland's move to abolish poverty by ending two-child benefit cap must inspire Westminster
Scotland's move to abolish poverty by ending two-child benefit cap must inspire Westminster
The Tories wasted £131bn of taxpayer cash in five years. Here's how it could've helped fix Britain
