Removal of the two-child limit on Universal Credit

From April 2026, families with more than two children who receive Universal Credit and Tax Credits will be able to claim an additional amount for their third – and subsequent - children.

This change will come into effect in April 2026. Families should expect this additional payment for their third (and further) children in the first Universal Credit payment after this date.

For more information, please visit the government website:

Removing the two-child limit on Universal Credit: Impact on low income poverty levels in the United Kingdom - GOV.UK

You can also read more on MoneyHelper:

The two-child benefit limit has ended | MoneyHelper