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"By ending the two-child limit the government has shown that structural solutions are possible. But as global instability pushes fuel, energy and food prices even higher, the pressure on our safety nets intensifies."

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Published: April 27, 2026 08:40

"By ending the two-child limit the government has shown that structural solutions are possible. But as global instability pushes fuel, energy and food prices even higher, the pressure on our safety nets intensifies." Ben Claimant 💚 Join a Union…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: "By 2021, they [Tories] had stripped about £37bn a year from welfare spending..." This austerity research rightly focuses on children, but I think the scars from Tory austerity policies run much more deeply and Labour has done little to reverse it. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/13/uk-austerity-children-scarred-poverty-study-conservatives

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Published: April 13, 2026 10:07

"By 2021, they [Tories] had stripped about £37bn a year from welfare spending..." This austerity research rightly focuses on children, but I think the scars from Tory austerity policies run much more deeply and Labour has done little to reverse it. …

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: From April 2026, LCWRA (the UC health element) has been split into two rates, and new claimants could receive nearly half the amount. This isn’t just policy… this is people losing thousands a year purely based on when they became ill or applied. We need to be talking about this. #LCWRA #UniversalCredit #DisabilityRights #BenefitsUK #ChronicIllness

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Published: April 8, 2026 20:30

From April 2026, LCWRA (the UC health element) has been split into two rates, and new claimants could receive nearly half the amount. This isn’t just policy… this is people losing thousands a year purely based on when they became ill or applied. We need…

While this week sees the some good news in terms of the end of the two-child limit it also sees some awful news for those who are too ill to work with a cut to the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) of almost half from over £420 to £217.26 ⬇️

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Published: April 8, 2026 09:22

While this week sees the some good news in terms of the end of the two-child limit it also sees some awful news for those who are too ill to work with a cut to the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) of almost half from over £420…

This week has seen the long awaited end of the two-child limit ⬇️

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Published: April 8, 2026 09:13

This week has seen the long awaited end of the two-child limit ⬇️ Kevin Higgins "Why are we penalised for UC errors" (@KevinHiggins27) Praise be ... 2 child limit removed from today 1. "Has effect in relation to assessment periods commencing on or…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: UK disability benefit cuts New applicants for the health top-up to Universal Credit to receive half of the current rate whilst cost of living rises. If you lose your benefit and reapply, you get the lower rate. Thousands will be pushed into poverty. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78ljve3x7xo

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Published: April 6, 2026 20:04

UK disability benefit cuts New applicants for the health top-up to Universal Credit to receive half of the current rate whilst cost of living rises. If you lose your benefit and reapply, you get the lower rate. Thousands will be pushed into poverty.…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: Today the two-child limit is gone. Parents have told us what this means for their kids: A first-ever birthday party for a 10-year-old Better quality food Clothes that aren't completely worn out Going on the school trip without getting into debt A new mattress Swimming lessons

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Published: April 6, 2026 17:35

Today the two-child limit is gone. Parents have told us what this means for their kids: A first-ever birthday party for a 10-year-old Better quality food Clothes that aren't completely worn out Going on the school trip without getting into debt A new…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: The two-child limit is scrapped from today! How has the policy affected children? And what will scrapping it mean for their lives? Please listen and share.

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Published: April 6, 2026 08:34

The two-child limit is scrapped from today! How has the policy affected children? And what will scrapping it mean for their lives? Please listen and share. Video

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: Law Centre NI are pleased that the Department for Communities have issued communication in advance of the removal of the Universal Credit Two Child Limit, which will shortly come into effect on 6 April 2026. Read more on our website➡️ https://www.lawcentreni.org/news/communications-regarding-the-removal-of-the-universal-credit-two-child-limit/

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Published: April 2, 2026 09:57

Law Centre NI are pleased that the Department for Communities have issued communication in advance of the removal of the Universal Credit Two Child Limit, which will shortly come into effect on 6 April 2026. Read more on our website➡️…

BBC News In Depth article on the future of Universal Credit including mention of the five-week wait which leads to debt https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r3w0w1gepo

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Published: March 31, 2026 12:21

BBC News In Depth article on the future of Universal Credit including mention of the five-week wait which leads to debt bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r3…