benefitreform on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/benefitreform/Recent content in benefitreform on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 10 Apr 2026 05:27:27 +0000DWP Ends Two-Child Benefit Limit, Helping 1.5 Million Childrenhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-ends-two-child-benefit-limit-helping-1.5-million-children/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:27:27 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-ends-two-child-benefit-limit-helping-1.5-million-children/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a landmark policy change under the Labour government by removing the two-child benefit limit for Universal Credit claimants. This decision has been celebrated by campaigners and child welfare advocates across the country. Reversing the two-child benefit restriction is being hailed as “a moment to celebrate,” with projections indicating it will lead to the largest reduction in child poverty within a single parliamentary term since records began.