Two mothers are taking legal action against the UK government over the controversial two-child benefit cap in Universal Credit. They allege the government’s exemption for children conceived non-consensually is unfairly applied, as their first two children, conceived through rape, limit their entitlement for further support. Represented by the Child Poverty Action Group, the women assert they have lost significant financial assistance due to this policy. The High Court hearing is set for next year, amid ongoing debates about the cap’s impact on families and children’s rights.