taxrise on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/taxrise/Recent content in taxrise on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Apr 2026 04:46:13 +0000DWP Households Awarded £6,400 Benefit Increase After Rule Reversal—But Others Face £700 Tax Risehttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-households-awarded-6400-benefit-increase-after-rule-reversalbut-others-face-700-tax-rise/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:46:13 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-households-awarded-6400-benefit-increase-after-rule-reversalbut-others-face-700-tax-rise/The Labour Party government’s recent decision to lift the two-child benefit cap has delivered a substantial financial boost to jobless families across the country. More than 186,000 households without any working adults will now receive thousands of pounds in extra benefits, with some families seeing an increase of up to £6,400 annually. This move has sparked controversy, as it comes alongside rising living costs hitting middle-class families hard. Many face escalating council tax bills, higher utility charges, and the cost of the BBC TV licence.