Child Benefit

HMRC is reminding families to extend their Child Benefit claims by August 31 to avoid losing payments if they have a child aged 16 to 19 who is staying in full-time, non-advanced education or approved training.

Parents are being urged by HMRC to extend Child Benefit claims before August 31

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

DWP State Pension warning as parents urged to check for £8,377 HMRC payout

Turning 16? This one step could stop your Child Benefit payments

Turning 16? This one step could stop your Child Benefit payments

HMRC urges parents to update Child Benefit claims before payments automatically stop

Families may get an early Child Benefit payment due to the Easter holidays

Families may get an early Child Benefit payment due to the Easter holidays

Families may receive early payment from HMRC this week - here's what to look out for

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April 2026

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April 2026

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April - here's what you’ll get

Money expert Martin Lewis explains how far Child Benefit claims can be backdated – and why many parents who thought they weren’t eligible may have missed out.

Money expert Martin Lewis explains how far Child Benefit claims can be backdated – and why many parents who thought they weren’t eligible may have missed out.

Can you backdate Child Benefit? Martin Lewis reveals the HMRC rule many parents miss

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out as rates rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

HMRC is urging anyone who needs to do a Self Assessment tax return to file it before January 31 or face a £100 fine

HMRC is urging anyone who needs to do a Self Assessment tax return to file it before January 31 or face a £100 fine

Millions of taxpayers facing £100 HMRC fine ahead of key deadline this month

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced increasing pressure to scrap the two child benefit cap ahead of the budget

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced increasing pressure to scrap the two child benefit cap ahead of the budget

What is the two-child benefit cap and why has it been so controversial?

HMRC makes Child Benefit has made a change for anyone who earns over £60,000

HMRC makes Child Benefit has made a change for anyone who earns over £60,000

HMRC makes Child Benefit payment change for thousands of parents

HMRC issues £1,354 a year warning for parents of teenagers as Child Benefit deadline looms

HMRC issues £1,354 a year warning for parents of teenagers as Child Benefit deadline looms

HMRC issues £1,354 a year warning for parents of teenagers

There's an HMRC Child Benefit warning as thousands of parents of teens face losing £1,300

There's an HMRC Child Benefit warning as thousands of parents of teens face losing £1,300

HMRC Child Benefit warning as thousands of families face losing £1,300

Millions of pounds is unclaimed every year as families miss out on HMRC and DWP payments - here's how to check what you may be entitled to

Millions of pounds is unclaimed every year as families miss out on HMRC and DWP payments - here's how to check what you may be entitled to

11 underclaimed HMRC and DWP benefits to help parents and children

From childcare savings to untapped government benefits and simple side hustles, there are many ways families can reclaim money they might be missing out on

From childcare savings to untapped government benefits and simple side hustles, there are many ways families can reclaim money they might be missing out on

Revealed: 5 ways parents could be more than £4,000 better off this summer

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Finance experts have issued a warning due to DWP payment changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

DWP changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week

Parents of teens aged 16-19 are being reminded to apply for extended Child Benefit, if they are continuing on an approved course

Parents of teens aged 16-19 are being reminded to apply for extended Child Benefit, if they are continuing on an approved course

HMRC is reminding parents to apply for a £1,354 boost before key deadline

Child Benefit is usually paid on a Monday or Tuesday

Child Benefit is usually paid on a Monday or Tuesday

All the HMRC Child Benefit payment changes for May 2025

HMRC is urging parents to opt back in to Child Benefit payments as they may be missing out on support.

HMRC is urging parents to opt back in to Child Benefit payments as they may be missing out on support.

HMRC urges parents to opt-in for Child Benefit as changes come into force

Child Benefit will be paid earlier this month for many families, due to Easter, but payments will have to last longer as a result.

Child Benefit will be paid earlier this month for many families, due to Easter, but payments will have to last longer as a result.

Easter bank holiday Child Benefit payment dates confirmed

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

Child Benefit is going up next week for millions of families

Child Benefit is going up next week for millions of families

HMRC Child Benefit increase next week confirmed for millions of families

More than 200,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC

More than 200,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost ahead of increase next month

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

Child Benefit will change in April 2025

Child Benefit will change in April 2025

Child Benefit changes could alter payments for millions next month

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child Benefit increase next month - the exact new figures from April 2025