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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Rachel Reeves set to lift two-child benefit cap in Budget

Rachel Reeves is expected to lift the controversial two-child benefit limit in November’s Budget, as officials look at a number of options – including a “tapered” system.

The chancellor is under intense pressure to scrap the “cruel” policy, brought in by Tory chancellor George Osborne, which campaigners say would be the biggest single measure that could take children out of poverty.

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