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Cliff Edge Coalition NI: Evidence to the Committee for Communities on the Universal Credit (Removal of the Two Child Limit Bill) and associated Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM)

The Cliff Edge Coalition have long campaigned for the removal of the two-child limit, and today welcomed the opportunity to provide written and oral evidence to the Committee for Communities on the Universal Credit (Removal of the Two Child Limit) Bill and associated Legislative Consent Memorandum.

LCNI Evidence to the Committee for Communities: Removal of the Two Child Limit is Essential to Tackle Child Poverty.

We welcomed the opportunity for Sarah Corrigan (Director of Legal Services and Engagement) and Holly Knox (Policy and Community Engagement Officer) and Siobhan Harding, (Research and Policy Officer at the Women's Support Network) to provide evidence to the Committee for Communities on the Universal Credit (Removal of the Two-Child Limit) Bill and the associated Legislative Consent Memorandum (LCM).

Law Centre NI appoints Julie Wilkinson as Interim Chief Executive

Law Centre NI are delighted to appoint Julie Wilkinson as Interim Chief Executive and share the results of our recent Impact Report.

Statement from the Cliff Edge Coalition on the removal of the two-child limit

The Cliff Edge Coalition have published a statement on the removal of the two-child limit.

Reflections on Key Developments at Law Centre and as Convenor of the Cliff Edge Coalition.

Our Policy and Community Engagement Officer, Holly Knox, shares her reflections on two key developments: the Chancellor’s announcement that the UK Government will remove the two-child limit, and the publication of the UK Government’s Child Poverty Strategy.

Poverty in Northern Ireland 2025: A Wake-Up Call We Cannot Afford to Ignore

Our Policy and Community Engagement Officer, Holly Knox, shares her reflections on two key developments: the Chancellor’s announcement that the UK Government will remove the two-child limit, and the publication of the UK Government’s Child Poverty Strategy.

Additional Bedroom issues for claimants migrating to Universal Credit

Some claimants moving from Housing Benefit to Universal Credit are facing unexpected financial losses. These are individuals who previously received a welfare supplementary payment for under-occupying their homes, but are now being assessed as entitled to an additional bedroom under Universal Credit—despite no change in their circumstances. This shift can remove their supplementary payment and leave them worse off. Law Centre NI has produced a new guide to help advisers understand the issue and explore possible ways to challenge or respond.

Advice Saves Lives: Diana’s Story

At Law Centre NI we support people to understand and challenge complex social security decisions, so they receive the full entitlement they are due. Diana’s case showcases how receiving the right advice at the right time can have a life-changing impact.

Statement from Law Centre NI following the UK Government’s Autumn Budget 2025

A statement from Law Centre NI following the UK Government's Autumn Budget 2025.

Statement from the Cliff Edge Coalition following the UK Government’s Autumn Budget 2025

The Cliff Edge Coalition have published a statement following the UK Government's Autumn Budget 2025.

Statement from the Cliff Edge Coalition in advance of the UK Government’s Autumn Budget 2025

The Cliff Edge Coalition have published a statement in advance of the UK Government's Autumn Budget 2025.

Statement from Law Centre NI in advance of UK Government’s Autumn Budget 2025

A statement from Law Centre NI in advance of the Autumn Budget 2025.