Child benefit frozen for three years Benefits, tax credits and public sector pensions rise by consumer prices index rather than retail price index (which rises faster) (independent.co.uk)
The shake - up will see tax credits reduced for middle income families, child benefit frozen for three years and the introduction of a new medical assessment from 2013 for people claiming Disability Living Allowance. (channel4.com)
The two - year working - age benefits freeze takes # 3.2 bn a year off the welfare bill by 2017 - 18, the first step of the chancellor's commitment to wipe # 12bn more from the annual welfare bill. (theguardian.com)