Official Statistics
Universal Credit claimants statistics on the two child limit policy, April 2026
Universal Credit statistics on the two child limit policy, April 2026, including those likely to benefit from the removal of the policy.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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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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Published 8 July 2026