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Statistics about the policy that provides support for a maximum of 2 children in Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, which came into effect in April 2017. They include statistics relating to the exceptions to the policy.
Statistics about the policy that provides support for a maximum of 2 children in Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit.
This information is about the policy of providing support for a maximum of 2 children in Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit, which came into effect in April 2017, and includes statistics relating to the exceptions to the policy.
It includes statistics relating to the exceptions to the policy, which came into effect in April 2017.
These statistics provide information about the policy that provides support for a maximum of 2 children in Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit, which came into effect in April 2017. They include statistics relating to the exceptions to the policy.
Statistics about the policy that provides support for a maximum of 2 children in Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, which came into effect in April 2017.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
This consultation seeks evidence and views to inform the design of the exceptions and their implementation.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Thousands of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their chances of getting a job or up their work hours from today (Wednesday 25th October)
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This document provides information on the 2 child payment limit for claimants of Income Support with dependants allowance.
Find out about giving support for a maximum of 2 children and what to do if an exception applies to you.
This guidance will help you in your conversations with claimants who may be affected by the Universal Credit 2 child policy.
Official experimental statistics for the number of people on Universal Credit.
Official experimental statistics for the number of claims, starts, people, and households on Universal Credit.
Claimants eligible for and receiving the childcare element between March 2021 to February 2022.
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
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