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Social Security Benefits: Children

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 27 February 2026UIN 113986

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to increase the benefit cap.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

There is a statutory obligation to review the levels of the benefit cap at least once every five years. They were last reviewed in November 2022 and, as such, a further review is required by November 2027. This will happen at the appropriate time as determined by the Secretary of State.

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