Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap

Despite calls from charities warning of increased child poverty if left in place, ministers are firmly against scrapping the two-child benefit cap, citing its popularity among voters. The government plans to publish a long-awaited strategy next month and introduce free breakfast clubs in England's primary schools as part of efforts to reduce poverty. However, Labour MPs remain concerned about the cap, potentially using the initiative to push for its retention. Meanwhile, alternative measures like capping benefits only for those with older children or increasing payments are under consideration, though full removal remains unlikely due to financial constraints.