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‘Why are my youngest children worth less?’: How two-child benefit cap hits families

As conflict over the limit continues, families reveal their struggles as a result of the welfare restriction

Pensions and Retirement

DWP error means thousands could be owed more universal credit - are you affected?

Who are the Labour rebels on child benefit? The MPs causing a headache for Starmer

Article thumbnail: File photo dated 16/05/24 of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, deputy leader Angela Rayner (right), and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) during their visit to the Backstage Centre, Purfleet, for the launch of Labour's doorstep offer to voters ahead of the general election. Issue date: Friday July 5, 2024. PA Photo. After six weeks under the campaign spotlight - and four years after taking the helm of the party - to many voters, their new Prime Minister remains something of an unknown quantity. See PA story POLITICS ElectionStarmer. Photo credit should read: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

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Starmer's No 10 adviser on young people wants two-child benefit cap scrapped

Seven Labour MPs have whip suspended after voting in favour of scrapping two-child cap

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How your MP voted on proposal to scrap two-child benefit cap

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Is Starmer ruthless enough to squash the rebels?

DWP will focus on work rather than welfare under Labour, says Liz Kendall

The two-child benefit cap rebellion is just what Starmer needs

Braverman backs ‘pissed off’ Labour MPs over two-child benefit cap