The UK government’s controversial Two-Child Benefit Cap, introduced in April 2017, is now officially under review in 2025. This policy limits child tax credit and Universal Credit payments to the first two children in a family, with very few exceptions. For years, it has faced sharp criticism from poverty campaigners, economists, and affected families for … Read more
The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill 2025 has finally passed through Parliament, ushering in the most comprehensive overhaul of rental laws in England in over three decades. This reform is set to reshape the private rental sector, bringing with it significant protections for renters while placing new responsibilities on landlords. With over 11 million private renters … Read more
In response to rising housing costs and increasing homelessness across the UK, the government has announced a 2025 Rent Boost for people on Universal Credit (UC). This new initiative will see Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates unfrozen and increased, enabling low-income households to receive more support for their rent. For years, LHA rates have remained … Read more
The term WASPI refers to Women Against State Pension Inequality, a campaign group representing millions of women born in the 1950s who were adversely affected by changes to the State Pension Age (SPA) without adequate notice. Many of these women expected to receive their pension at age 60 but instead faced delays of up to … Read more
The UK’s Two-Child Benefit Cap, introduced in April 2017, limits the financial support parents can receive through Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit to only their first two children. Any additional children born after this date typically do not qualify for additional financial aid—unless specific exceptions apply, such as multiple births or adoption. This measure … Read more