Catholic groups urge Government to scrap two-child cap on benefits

Catholic groups in Britain are calling on the Government to make changes to the benefit system to help families with the cost of living.

The Catholic Union and Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) are asking that the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on November 22 announce an increase in child benefits, scrapping a two-child cap on Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits, and lifting the High Income Child Benefit Charge.

The two-child cap on benefits, introduced in 2017, limits the childcare element of Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits to the first two children. It has been strongly opposed by the Catholic Church and various charities since its introduction.