6 h. ago Child Benefit payments will stop for thousands of parents at the end of this month

You can claim Child Benefit if you're responsible for a child under the age of 16, or if they are under the age of 20 and still in approved education or training

Society

52 h. ago Child Benefit warning to parents ahead of crucial payment deadline

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

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago April 2025 Easter weekend payment dates for benefits and pensions

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

Economics

3 w. 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