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Universal Credit: Foreign Nationals

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 25 September 2025UIN 75664

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many non-UK nationals claiming Universal Credit are affected by the two-child limit.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

Statistics about the policy that provides support for a maximum of 2 children in Universal Credit are published annually. The latest publication is available here: Universal Credit claimants statistics on the two child limit policy, April 2025 - GOV.UK

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