Two Child Limit Payment
The two-child limit means parents and carers can only get the child element of Universal Credit for two children, with some exceptions.
In December 2024, we said we would create a payment in Scotland to help families affected by this limit. We planned to start this payment in March 2026.
On 26 November 2025, the UK Government announced they will end the two-child limit from April 2026. This means our payment is no longer needed.
The First Minister has said we will use this money for other ways to tackle child poverty. We will share our spending plans in the Scottish Budget on 13 January.