So, just checking, are those numbers for households (417k) and children (1.5m) currently affected by two-child limit who are not currently benefit capped, so could be in future? (without meaning they necessarily will be)

Thanks for the explanation - not niche at all though if you in that situation or manage projects (this used to drive a friend who did crazy)

Thanks!

I got that when I tried to open a Budget doc, even trying different browsers and PDF viewers, but worked when i went back 10 mins later

Although, optimistically, previous Budgets have directly referenced the freeze (or what the Treasury calls 'maintaining at enhanced rates) so the fact LHA is not mentioned at all could be a good sign?

I guess so - to make it worth working in the first place or taking on more hours. This has always been the biggest bugbear of a friend working in homelessness

Will apply from Autumn 2026 and cost £25m a year from 2028/29 'so that most claimants will not be subject to reductions in income for working more hours'

Exactly - and as the child poverty strategy will hopefully say