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 Party — Belfast 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 TimmsThere 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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