DWP rule change ends two-child benefit cap
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
Major changes to Universal Credit from April 2026 will see some families hundreds better off, while new disability claimants face reduced payments. Get the full breakdown of rates, thresholds, and key dates.
Millions on Universal Credit will see a 6.2% payment increase from April, while disability top-ups face cuts. Get the full details on the welfare shake-up.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 6.2% Universal Credit rise above inflation, plus an end to the two-child benefit cap. Find out how the changes affect you.
James Ransone, famed for playing Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire, has passed away at 46. Tributes pour in for the star of IT Chapter Two and Sinister. Read the full story.
Cheryl Drew, once labelled the 'benefits queen' for claiming £60k a year for 15 kids, now criticises Labour's plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She says handouts don't always help. Read her story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes income tax thresholds for 3 years, creating a 'two-tier' pension tax system. Critics warn it penalises savers. Read the full analysis.
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
A rare fully gold King Charles III two bees £1 coin, a minting error, is being valued at over £1,000 by collectors. Discover the details of this unique find.
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
Strictly Come Dancing's Alex Kingston discovered her husband had been secretly taking salsa lessons to become her new dance partner after her emotional exit from the BBC show.
Nationwide data shows annual house price growth softened to 1.8% in November. Market shows resilience with a 0.3% monthly rise. Read the full analysis.
Amazon has slashed the price of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Christmas Chocolate House Kit to £12. This fun family activity includes 840g of chocolate to build and eat. Grab this festive bargain now!
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Residents of James Turner Street in Birmingham give their mixed reactions to the Budget, with some welcoming extra funds and others calling the plans 'daft'.
Richard Madeley launched a furious attack on Strictly Come Dancing judges, claiming EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal has been consistently underscored. Read the full story.
Rhianon Elizabeth from Leeds announces plans for third child after Labour government removes two-child benefit cap. Read about the controversial reaction and policy changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap the two-child benefit limit is defended as 'targeted and fair' by experts, with 70% of gains going to working families. Discover how this change tackles child poverty.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget. Find out when your Universal Credit payments will increase and by how much.
House prices in London and Southern England record first annual fall in 18 months, while northern regions and Wales see continued growth. Budget uncertainty impacts buyer demand.
Strictly's Karen Hauer fights back tears recalling Dave Myers, who showed her 'how to be happy'. The Hairy Bikers star died in February 2024 after a cancer battle. Read the emotional tribute.
Savills predicts a 22.2% house price jump over five years, adding £80,000 to the average UK home. Discover the regional hotspots set for the biggest growth.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies how the scrapping of the two-child benefit limit in the Autumn Budget will affect UK households. Find out what changes and what it means for your family finances.
A Welsh family will see their benefits rise to £2,770 a month after the Chancellor scrapped the two-child benefit cap. Discover how this change impacts millions.
Director Jon M. Chu explains why splitting Wicked into two movies was essential for character depth, addressing fan criticism. Discover his full reasoning here.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax increases on alcohol, property and income to fill a £7.6bn fiscal gap, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty.
A Monmouth mother-of-five estimates her family will gain £900 monthly after Rachel Reeves abolished the two-child benefit cap. Discover how this budget change impacts families.