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Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

The article from MSN discusses the potential mitigation of the two-child benefit cap in Scotland, as announced by Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville. The mitigation measures, which aim to address the financial strain on families due to the UK Government's policy limiting child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children, could begin in early 2026. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat child poverty, with the Scottish Government planning to invest £44m in the first year of the program. The cap, introduced by former Chancellor George Osborne in 2017, has been criticized for pushing families into poverty. The Scottish Government's move to mitigate this policy reflects ongoing tensions between the Scottish and UK governments regarding welfare policies, with the Scottish Government arguing that the cap is detrimental to families' financial well-being.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/two-child-benefit-cap-mitigation-could-start-in-early-2026-says-robison/ar-AA1vtFhm ]