Scrapping the controversial two-child benefit limit would reduce child poverty but not necessarily help with a youngster’s early development and their readiness for school, a new report has suggested.

Rachel Reeves has announced an end to the two-child benefit cap at today’s Budget, following months of intense pressure from backbenchers, campaign groups and political opponents. The move will ...

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Child Benefit is a monthly payment for anyone with parental responsibilities for children under the age of 16 (or up to 20 in full-time education).