Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC

A recent shift in welfare policy has presented significant challenges for the government’s fiscal planning, a minister has told the BBC. Bridget Phillipson highlighted the difficulties in making spending decisions following what has been described as a welfare U-turn. During her comments, Phillipson specifically addressed the highly debated two-child benefit cap. She did not indicate any commitment to removing the cap, explaining that such a policy change would incur substantial costs. Her remarks underscore the current administration’s cautious approach to social welfare expenditure amidst broader economic pressures and the need to balance public finances.