Joseph Rowntree Foundation analysis on the scrapping of the two-child limit: progress, but wider pressures remain

December 2025 | Featured, Rural poverty

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has released new analysis following the recent UK Budget announcement to remove the “two-child limit.” Their projections show meaningful improvements for many low-income families, while also highlighting the wider pressures that continue to shape living standards across the UK.

For detailed projections and the full analysis, you can access the JRF report below.

JRF Report

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