Breaking News: Rachel Reeves Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Family Benefits
Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, has suggested removing limits on benefits linked to family size in the upcoming Budget. This move would effectively lift the two-child limit on working-age benefits introduced by the Conservatives in 2017.
Reeves stated that children in bigger families should not be penalized for being in a larger family "through no fault of their own." The proposal could benefit families with three or more children, who currently face reduced benefits.
The two-child limit has been a contentious policy, with Labour MPs calling for its full reversal. Treasury officials have reportedly considered a tapered approach, where parents receive most benefits for their first child and less for subsequent children.
Reeves' comments come ahead of the Budget, where she is expected to announce further changes to family benefits. The exact details of the proposed overhaul remain unclear, but it is expected to have significant implications for families with multiple children.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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