Changes to Social Security in the UK

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New social security rules are coming into effect in the UK, affecting the two child limit. These rules will start on April 6, 2026.

Introduction

New social security rules are coming into effect in the UK on April 6, 2026. These rules affect the two child limit that was introduced earlier.

What's changed

According to the new rules, the two child limit will be removed. This means that families with more than two children will be eligible to receive social security benefits for all their children.

When they come into effect

The new rules come into effect on April 6, 2026. This means that families who were previously not eligible to receive social security benefits for all their children will now have the opportunity to do so.

Links

For more information, please visit the official UK government website.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk

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