Mistake not to scrap the two-child limit to benefits at the Autumn Budget
LONDON, 30 October 24 - Statement responding to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn 2024 Budget.
Becca Lyon, head of UK child poverty for Save the Children UK, said: "This Budget is the start of more ambitious support after rising child poverty rates, so we welcome investment in breakfast clubs, SEND provision and reducing debt repayments for families on Universal Credit. Yet it was a mistake not to scrap the cruel two-child benefit limit despite widespread calls to end this outdated policy. That means 1.6 million children in larger families will still be suffering the consequences of less money for food, clothes, toys and books.
"The UK Government's on-going Child Poverty Strategy gives us hope for the future, but there are measures that should be introduced immediately to give children and young people the opportunities they deserve. Securing child-related benefits - similar to the pensions triple lock - scrapping the two-child limit and benefits cap should be introduced now."
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