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Mother Advocates Removing Child Benefit Cap in Budget

11/25/2025

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A mother of five from Greater Manchester says removing the two-child benefit cap would be life changing, as her family relies on food banks.
The cap, implemented by the previous Conservative government, restricts means-tested benefits for families with more than two children born after April 2017.
Government ministers have suggested the limit may be lifted in the upcoming Budget on Tuesday, potentially increasing support for affected families.

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A mother of five from Greater Manchester says removing the two-child benefit cap would be life changing, as her family relies on food banks.
The cap, implemented by the previous Conservative government, restricts means-tested benefits for families with more than two children born after April 2017.
Government ministers have suggested the limit may be lifted in the upcoming Budget on Tuesday, potentially increasing support for affected families.