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<p>The policy to provide additional Universal Credit support for a maximum of two
children encourages families who receive benefits to make the same financial decisions
as those families who support themselves solely through work.</p><p> </p><p>Exceptions
are an important part of the policy and we have always been clear they will be delivered
in the most effective, compassionate way, with the right safeguards in place.</p><p>
</p><p>We continue to monitor the impact of the policy. <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2018-04-27/HCWS653/"
target="_blank">Written Statement HCWS653</a> on 27 April outlined a recent change
to the policy</p><p> </p><p>It is worth noting that Child Benefit continues to be
paid for all children plus an additional amount for any disabled children. Additional
help for eligible childcare costs are also available regardless of the total number
of children in the household.</p>
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