Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 113986

Social Security Benefits: Children

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026

Question

Claire Hanna

Social Democratic & Labour PartyBelfast South and Mid Down

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

Answer

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 deter...

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