This bill removes the two-child limit in universal credit, allowing families to receive additional payments for all children rather than just the first two. It affects low-income families with three or more children.
A Bill to remove the limit on the number of children or qualifying young persons included in the calculation of an award of universal credit.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 3rd reading
Sponsored by: The Lord Bishop of Durham
Introduced: 2022-05-23