24 h. ago Child Benefit payments could stop for thousands of parents in May

The benefit is worth £26.05 a week for your first child, then £17.25 for any additional children - but parents need to be aware of certain rules

Society

46 h. ago I earn over £80k and never took child benefit: Will I miss out on future state pension?

My husband still earns an annual salary above the child benefit threshold, but I have recently stopped working. Do we now need to act?

Economics

68 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

4 d. 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

1 week ago Frozen tax thresholds will drag MORE people into child benefit tax trap

Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt raised the threshold at which the government starts to claw back child benefit from £50,000 to £60,000, last year.

Politics

1 week ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

2 w. ago Urgent HMRC warning to anyone earning under £80k missing out on one benefit

HMRC has urged families to explore whether they are eligible for Child Benefit, as they are likely missing out on free money, here’s everything your need to know

Events

2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues clarification to anyone claiming Child Benefit

Martin Lewis reposted his clarification to X after recent calls for the government to abolish the 'two-child benefit cap'

Politics

2 w. ago Child Benefit change coming into force this year and HMRC will alert families

Families will soon have the option to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through their PAYE tax code - here is what you need to know

Society

2 w. ago Penalties for failing to declare child benefit on tax return plummet as Government eyes changes

Higher earners who do not opt out of payments need to pay a tax charge at the end of the tax year and declare it on their self-assessment tax return or face a penalty.

Politics

2 w. ago Child poverty in larger families soars in Scotland after introduction of two child benefit cap

EXCLUSIVE: Official figures show the poverty rate for kids in households where there are three or more children is 41%.

Society

2 w. ago Child Benefit warning as thousands of Brits could face major HMRC charges

However, the benefit is not as simple as it seems. If you or your partner earns less than £60,000 per year, you can claim the full amount of Child Benefit. But if one of you earns over £60,000, you have to pay some of the benefit back

Events

3 w. ago Parents urged to contact HMRC or risk losing weekly child payment

You need to tell HMRC if your child is staying education to ensure you still get this benefit

Society

3 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

3 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

3 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 John Swinney warns of 'high' chance Nigel Farage will be the UK's next Prime Minister

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Record, the First Minister also spoke about the two child benefit cap, the NHS and how he nearly retired.

Politics