Government bill on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in the House of Lords sponsored by Baroness Sherlock (Labour) on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2024-26. Brought from the Commons

Secondary information

Type: Bill
Reference: HL Bill 171 2024-26
Session: 2024-26
Certified as: Money bills
Previous version: Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2024-26; Thursday, 8 January 2026; Bill 359 2024-26
Related items: Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords; Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: HL Bill 171 of 2024–26
Friday, 27 February 2026
Research briefings; Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords; Royal Assent
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords; Royal Assent
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Contains explanatory note: Yes
Notes: Royal Assent received 18 March 2026.
Legislation: Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2024-26
Link: View this Bill on bills.parliament.uk