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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

MYSTERIOUS: Benefits to keep frozen cap next year despite end of two child policy | Mind Blowing Facts

A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister has given an update on Labour’s decision to freeze the cap on the total amount out-of-work benefits a family can claim, saying it is “the best interest of children”.

The benefit cap – separate to the two-child limit – will be frozen for the fourth year in a row in 2026, it was confirmed at the end of November.

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