The Benefit Cap has only ever had one increase in line with inflation since being introduced.
@mikebrewerecon.bsky.social explains how this freeze in nominal terms is contributing to child poverty, with the cap becoming tighter in real terms as the cost of living increases.
@mikebrewerecon.bsky.social explains how this freeze in nominal terms is contributing to child poverty, with the cap becoming tighter in real terms as the cost of living increases.
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It's been left at £6,000 for as long as I can remember. It doesn't even cover the cost of the average funeral now.