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flag UK minister hints at ending two-child benefit cap, affecting 2M households, ahead of Budget.

flag A UK minister has signaled possible changes to the two-child benefit cap, which affects nearly two million households, during a BBC interview. flag Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she would be “pleased” if the policy ended, though she did not confirm any immediate action. flag The cap, in place since 2017, limits most families to benefits for only two children. flag Her comments, while non-committal, suggest the government may reconsider the rule ahead of the upcoming Budget, sparking widespread speculation about a potential shift in welfare policy.

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