Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney pledged to dedicate money freed up in the Holyrood Budget toward tackling persistent child poverty across the nation. This commitment followed the UK Chancellor’s decision to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap, which restricted support for larger families. Swinney confirmed that the funding resulting from the policy change would be reinvested to maximize the impact on vulnerable children. The move is expected to benefit approximately 95,000 children in Scotland who were previously affected by the limit.
Date: November 26, 2025. Source: independent.co