28 h. ago Millions of Brits set to lose Child Benefit payments this summer

The weekly payment is worth £26.05 for your first child, and £17.25 each for any additional children.

Economics

29 h. ago Child Benefit payments will stop for some this summer parents are told

Child Benefit is worth £26.05 a week for your first child, and £17.25 a week for any additional children - but for some parents they could soon stop.

Society

43 h. ago John Swinney makes payment guarantee to Scottish parents on two

John Swinney has spoken about two-child benefit cap payments and a looming by-election for the SNP

Politics

45 h. ago DWP Easter Bank Holiday payment dates and rises for benefits and pensions in April 2025

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

Economics

46 h. ago HMRC issues alert for anyone expecting a Child Benefit payment

If you’re expecting a Child Benefit payment this Monday, you should have received your money today instead - the money will be paid into your regular bank account as normal, and the amount will be the same

Events

55 h. ago John Swinney guarantees families will receive two child benefit cap payments in April next year

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister made the promise amid concerns there could be a hold up.

Society

2 d. ago Child Benefit payments set to stop for some parents this summer

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

Society

4 d. ago April 2025 Easter weekend payment dates for benefits and pensions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

Economics

4 d. ago Benefit payment dates 2025: early payments over Easter as DWP and HMRC dates moved

Thousands of households will see their cash land sooner than expected this April 📅

Politics

1 week ago Parents could be due over £212 each month to help with costs of raising a child

Scottish Child Payment, Child Benefit and Best Start Grants can provide crucial financial support for families.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC confirms change to Child Benefit due to start this summer

Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance payments will rise on April 7.

Politics