Who sponsored the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026?

The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 was sponsored by Pat McFadden.

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026

The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

A Bill to Make provision to remove the two child limit on the child element of universal credit.

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

What stage is the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 at?: The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.
Has the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 become law?: Yes. The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.
Who sponsored the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026?: The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 was sponsored by Pat McFadden.
When was the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 introduced?: It was introduced to Parliament on 8 January 2026, at first reading.

Emily watches this bill for her clients: alerts when it moves, briefings on what it means, and who to talk to about it.

The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

A Bill to Make provision to remove the two child limit on the child element of universal credit.

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

What stage is the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 at?: The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.
Has the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 become law?: Yes. The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.
Who sponsored the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026?: The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 was sponsored by Pat McFadden.
When was the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026 introduced?: It was introduced to Parliament on 8 January 2026, at first reading.

Emily watches this bill for her clients: alerts when it moves, briefings on what it means, and who to talk to about it.