What is the Benefit Cap?
The Benefit Cap sets a limit on the total amount of benefits that most working-age people can claim.
How much is the Cap?
For information about the total amount a person can claim in benefits visit -
Benefit cap: Benefit cap amounts - GOV.UK
The cap applies to the benefits you get as a household. This means that benefits received by you, your partner and dependent children who live with you, are all included.
Your Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (UC) will be reduced to ensure that you don't get more than the benefit cap limit.
For detailed information, visit the government’s Benefit Cap guidance page.
How can I find out if the Benefit Cap will affect my benefit?
Use the government's Benefit Cap Calculator to find out more about how your benefit might be affected.
What should I do if I think I will be affected?
If you are concerned about how the benefit cap could affect you, get advice as soon as you can. This will enable you to plan and work out how you will manage your finances.
If you need general advice about benefits, you could contact the Citizens Advice Bureau. You could also contact your local Job Centre Plus.