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This release of statistics is about the two child limit policy, which affected Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit claimants between April 2017 and April 2026. The release includes statistics relating to the exceptions to the policy, and those likely to benefit from the removal of the policy.

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We are committed to improving the official statistics we publish. We want to encourage and promote user engagement, so we can improve our statistical outputs. We would welcome any views you have, by email: ucad.briefinganalysis@dwp.gov.uk

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