Two-child benefit limit pushes families further into poverty – study

Parents report stress and strained relationships as a result of benefit cut

The government’s two-child limit on benefits is having a devastating impact on family life as it pushes millions of children deeper into poverty, according to the first detailed study of the benefit cut.

Nearly all families affected by the limit reported cutting back on essentials such as food, medication, heating and clothing as a result of the policy, which makes them miss out on at least £53 a week in benefits support.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2RCliEn