8 d. ago Parents with children born between these years who want £104 a month 'should contact HMRC by Sunday'

HMRC has issued a reminder that parents have just days to extend their Child Benefit claim or face having their support stopped

Society

1 week ago HMRC launches child benefit crackdown as 'tens of thousands' of people to be hit

The government expects to save £350m by stopping tens of thousands of people claiming

Events

1 week ago Crackdown on people wrongly claiming child benefit could save taxpayers millions

A pilot of the scheme saw 15 investigators uncover £17m worth of incorrect payments

Economics

1 week ago Ministers launch crackdown on claiming child benefit from abroad

The move follows a successful trial in which 15 investigators stopped 2,600 people receiving the benefit after moving abroad.

Politics

1 week ago Scottish parents urged to extend Child Benefit claim online to ensure payments do not stop

Online claims for Child Benefit need to be updated by August 31.

Society

1 week ago HMRC urging families to extend teen’s Child Benefit claim online before next month

HMRC has already written to 1.5 million eligible parents reminding them to extend their Child Benefit claim for their 16 to 19-year-old

Society

3 w. ago Hundreds of thousands of households missing out on £1,354 benefit

There are now 214,000 parents eligible for Child Benefit but not claiming it

Economics