UNICEF UK responds to the end of the two-child limit policy on Universal Credit

Wednesday 26 November 2025, London: Today the Government has announced a full scrap of the harmful two-child limit policy from April 2026.

Dr Philip Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer of The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) said:   

“This is a major, necessary decision to tackle record levels of child poverty in the UK. No child should be punished for the number of siblings they have. This change means 1.6 million children will no longer be impacted by this cruel policy, and families will be better able to cover essential costs and meet their children’s needs. This decision demonstrates the Government’s commitment to improving the daily lives and future chances of children.”

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