5 articles tagged with Benefit Cap.
The benefit cap is set higher for households in Greater London than the rest of the UK, reflecting higher housing costs. A worked example of how the London rate applies in 2026/27.
The full list of benefit cap exemptions for 2026/27 — the earnings threshold, disability and carer exemptions, and how the grace period works before the cap starts to bite.
How the two-child limit affects Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit in 2026/27 — who is exempt, how the child element is calculated, and what the exceptions actually mean in practice.
The 2026/27 benefit cap limits total UC and other benefits to £26,677/yr (family, outside London). Find out if you're affected and how to reduce your cap.
The benefit cap limits total household benefits to GBP 442.31/week outside London for couples and lone parents, GBP 296.35 for single claimants. Key exemptions include work and PIP.