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Historic legislation to end the two-child limit has become law, putting 450,000 children on a pathway out of poverty in the final year of this Parliament.
The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
If you get Universal Credit, you could get an extra amount to help support your children if they normally live with you.
Government pilots social media bans, time limits and digital curfews in 300 teenage homes to inform national consultation on children's online safety.
Find out about giving support for a maximum of 2 children and what to do if an exception applies to you.
Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms
Historic legislation to end the two-child limit and lift hundreds and thousands of children out of poverty has moved a step closer to reality today.
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
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