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Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children

The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.

Parents spend 76% of income on bills

A mother of three welcomes the two-child benefit cap scrap, revealing the financial strain of parenting as new data shows families are cutting back on essentials.

Tax freeze hits low earners harder than rate rise

Resolution Foundation analysis reveals Rachel Reeves's income tax threshold freeze will disproportionately impact poorer households. Discover how this budget decision affects UK taxpayers.

BBC's Amol Rajan apologises for 'scroungers' remark

BBC journalist Amol Rajan clarifies his 'scroungers' comment on Radio 4, apologising for any offence caused during a discussion on child poverty and the two-child benefit cap. Read the full story.

Reeves defends Budget amid record tax burden claims

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists her Budget keeps taxes at an 'absolute minimum' for workers despite forecasts of a record tax burden and criticism over frozen thresholds. Discover the key measures.

Reeves declares war on child poverty in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn Budget with major cost of living support and a landmark move to scrap the two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children from poverty.

Reeves' £26bn Budget: Tax Rises Hit Millions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils 43 tax rises in her second Budget, dragging millions into higher tax bands while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full impact.

Labour Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes controversial two-child benefit cap in first Labour budget, delivering major victory for backbenchers and families across Britain.

Reeves' Budget sparks fury over 'stealth tax' rises

Rachel Reeves' Budget faces a furious backlash for 'punishing responsibility' with stealth taxes on workers and savers while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Readers call it a 'kick in the teeth'.

Two-Child Benefit Limit Scrapped in £3bn Reform

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes controversial two-child benefit limit, projected to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2029/30. Discover how this landmark decision impacts UK families.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Axed in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the controversial two-child benefit cap, a move set to benefit over 1.6 million children and lift thousands out of poverty.

Labour Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the end of the two-child benefit cap in a bid to reduce child poverty. Discover the cost and impact of this major policy reversal.

Reeves' Budget: Fraud Crackdown, Tax Rises Loom

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares benefit fraud crackdown to raise £1.2bn in Budget. Scrapping two-child cap and potential tax increases revealed. Full analysis of economic measures.

Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces end to controversial two-child benefit cap in Budget 2025, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Analysis of costs and impact revealed.

Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to abolish controversial two-child benefit cap in Budget announcement, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Full details revealed.

Reeves's Budget must deliver clarity and stability

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to deliver a coherent Budget after weeks of confusing proposals. Key measures on income tax and child benefit are in focus. Will it provide the direction Britain needs?

Budget game shows easy path to £26bn surplus

A Guardian reader's budget simulation achieved a £26bn surplus while cutting income tax and ending the two-child benefit cap. Discover how fair taxation policies could transform Britain's economy.

Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit in Wednesday's Budget, a move experts say will help lift children out of poverty. Discover Labour's anti-poverty strategy.

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