The gap between child benefits and families’ financial needs is widening, particulary for those affected by the two-child limit

Shortfall between child benefits and children’s financial needs

Family with

2 children

Family with

3 children

2021

2022

2021

2022

-£2,730

-£3,350

-£6,200

-£7,140

Family with 2 children

Family with 3 children

2021

2022

2021

2022

-£2,730

-£3,350

-£6,200

-£7,140