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35,000 families will be told to pay back Child Benefit payments – here’s why

You can get £26.05 a week for your first child and £17.25 a week for further children from the government

The Independent UK · Jan 15

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

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Child benefit claims increase following changes to income rule

You may receive Child Benefit in full if you and your spouse make less than £60,000 annually

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024

People on Child Benefit may be able to claim other support faster as HMRC launches new service

The service is available online and can speed up processing times for Council Tax or Housing Benefit.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2023

Child Benefit payments are rising this month - here are the new weekly rates

Child Benefit payments are usually paid every four weeks in arrears.

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023

Child Benefit and Tax Credits payments due after Easter will be paid next week

Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance scheduled payments may also be affected.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023

Should the government pay grandparents who provide childcare?

Many parents rely on help from grandparents when it comes to looking after their kids, but should grandparents receive payment from the government?

GoodToKnow · Mar 27, 2023

Child Benefit payments to increase from next month - here are the new weekly rates and all the details

Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April.

Bristol Post · Mar 4, 2023

New DWP child benefit rates from April 2023 as payments to rise

The benefit is paid every four weeks, either on a Monday or a Tuesday - and there is no limit to how many children a parent or guardian can claim for.

Nottingham Post · Mar 4, 2023

Child Benefit payments will increase next month - here are the new weekly rates

Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023