Two-child cap will be ended sooner if system in place, says FM

Holyrood ministers have promised to mitigate the UK Government policy in April next year.

The First Minister has guaranteed to end the two-child benefit cap earlier than expected – if the system can safely be put in place more quickly.

John Swinney says, although that remains the expectation, payments could be made later this year.

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