223 results for "child benefit"

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an important update regarding certain type of people who are in receipt of financial assistance such as child benefit.

UK households that missed the important Child Benefit deadline have received updated rules. Typically, Child Benefit payments stop on August 31, four weeks after a child's 16th birthday if they...

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an early warning to thousands of UK parents as they risk having their child benefit suspended. Parents of children who have turned...

Labour has been urged to increase the Universal Credit child benefit by £26.70 per week so that it is aligned with Scottish Child Payment. This would also involve ending the...

New figures reveal that the two-child benefit cap affects about 440,000 families in the UK, as pressure grows on the new Labour government to end the “cruel” policy. Controversial Two-child...

Recently, a major problem came to light. More than 577,000 parents in the UK experienced financial problems. Because of an error, they failed to receive their usual child benefit from...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled proposals to reform child benefit, allowing any household with an income of up to £120,000 to qualify. Prioritising High Earners and Addressing Tax Cliffs Hunt...

The Conservative Party has announced plans to ease the burden of child benefit tax for 700,000 families from April 2026. The party has proposed doubling the threshold for the High...

HMRC failed to make scheduled Child Benefit payments, causing hundreds of thousands of parents across the nation to face significant hardship. Some complained about not having enough money to feed...

HMRC is sending letters to more than a million parents to remind them that they must renew their claim for child benefit or risk losing their payments. A £2,212 Warning...

Some parents and legal guardians are required to update their personal information on GOV.UK to guarantee Child Benefit payments continue in June. This affects anyone with a 16-year-old child who was previously...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently issued an important reminder to eligible households not to overlook the possibility of claiming up to £1,331 a year in child benefit for newborn...

The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently announced its intention to maintain the cap on the two-child benefit on Universal Credit should it win the next election....

According to current statistics, approximately one million households in the UK could lose up to £6,500 in state pension due to a simple oversight in claiming child benefit. Shockingly, child...

Understanding the changes to Child Benefit and the High Income Threshold is critical for financial planning for a family living in the United Kingdom. HMRC announced on its website that...

High earning parents are the biggest beneficiaries of the latest budget adjustments, as the chancellor announced a major restructure of a tax penalty that is set to have an impact...

As school holidays approach, HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-free childcare benefits. Families Urged to Sign Up for Tax-Free Childcare Before Easter Break With...

The DWP’s newly announced benefit rates for 2025 will bring increases across key payments, including the State Pension, Universal Credit, and Carer’s Allowance, offering relief to millions. While these adjustments…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the end of six major social benefits, which will mean a major shift for thousands of recipients.

The DWP benefits can slash or even erase your council tax bill. From single discounts to full exemptions, find out if you’re eligible for significant savings that many people miss…

The DWP has announced a 1.7% increase in four key benefits for eligible recipients of PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging state pensioners to think about financial support as the cost of living crisis weighs on households across the UK.

The Work and Pensions Secretary has reported that disability benefits, which include PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance, have increased by 1.7%.

UK households have a unique opportunity to reduce some of their energy costs thanks to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. 

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a budget that includes many increases to Universal Credit in an effort to give more financial support in the face of…

Major financial changes to DWP benefits are on the horizon for November, including new eligibility criteria and a potential £200 boost for families.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is requesting Universal Credit claimants to provide additional documents, including bank statements, for benefit reviews.

This month, hundreds of thousands of people will no longer receive Housing Benefit payments. The DWP is scrapping the benefit, which was received by roughly 2.4 million Britons. DWP to End...

A continuing cost-of-living crisis has gripped the people of the UK, ringing in difficulties in day to day life expenses for millions of families. Whether it's shopping or even making...

The DWP and HMRC are urging millions of households to act quickly or risk losing thousands of pounds in benefits. Millions of Households at Risk of Losing Up to £8,400...

As many struggle with the rising costs of living, Brits are being reminded to ensure they are receiving all the financial assistance they are qualified for to. This year, DWP benefits increased...

Benefits claimants are being warned that hundreds of thousands of people have had their benefits stopped due to a large-scale migration process. DWP Update: Key Figures in Legacy Benefits Transition...

Millions of people receiving benefits have been informed about upcoming changes in August. Because of the bank holiday, payments including Universal Credit, PIP, and Pension Credit will be made earlier...

There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...

A recent study has shown that the benefit cap is forcing many households to live in overcrowded and poor-quality housing.  Introduced by the Conservative government in 2013, this limit on...

Universal Credit and other benefits are about to change a lot in April. You should understand these changes well and the possible impact on your family. Tax Credit Deadline There...

With the labour government, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to change its priorities from welfare to work, according to the department's new minister. UK Labour to...

State pensioners could save hundreds of pounds through new freebies and discounts. In total, there are seven benefits worth up to £11,352. Benefits and Savings Available to State Pensioners Recent...

Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can assist people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the additional financial expenses for hundreds of health conditions or disabilities, which...

New mums who have recently stopped working or are self-employed could be entitled to a £184 weekly boost to their monthly income. DWP Maternity Allowance Provides Financial Support for New...

Approximately 12.7 million individuals in the United Kingdom are currently receiving State Pension, indicating a significant reliance on this fundamental form of assistance.  As reported by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the New State Pension, applicable to claimants post April 6, 2016, amounts to a maximum of £221.20 per week. For recipients of the Basic State Pension, the earlier iteration, the weekly amount is £169.50, contingent upon classification under Category A or B. The amount you receive is contingent upon the accumulation of National Insurance years prior to reaching the age of 66. A minimum of 10 years is required to be eligible for any financial benefits. Therefore, if you are approaching the age of 66, it is imperative to promptly assess your entitlements. Your State Pension age also serves as your Pension Credit qualifying age, yet there is a particular stipulation for men born before December 6, 1953. Should you seek information on when you are eligible to start receiving benefits, the  'Check your State Pension age' page on the GOV.UK website provides comprehensive guidance. Upon attaining State Pension age or Pension Credit age, certain benefits become inapplicable. According to Turn2us, specific benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions are no longer attainable. Here is an overview of the benefits that will continue and those that will cease upon reaching State Pension age. List of Benefits Pensioners...

Older people have the opportunity to boost their state pension, which could earn them around £300 a year, by claiming a National Insurance perk from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)....

August 26 is a Bank Holiday, so some people will get their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payments a bit earlier than usual. With the ongoing cost of...

Beginning tomorrow, July 1,more than 90, 000 people currently claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Child Tax Credits will be migrated to Universal Credit. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)...

As the UK's General Election approaches on July 4, benefits recipients are understandably concerned about how a change in government could affect their payments in the coming months. Political parties...

Parents of disabled children are being urged to act before running the risk of facing a shock in retirement in later life. Parents Caring for Disabeled Children Could Face a...

The UK's general election is right around the corner, with all the major parties unveiling their plans to manage the persistent cost of living crisis. Cost of Living Payments and...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to increase the support it provides to carers following criticism that current payments are insufficient to cover costs. DWP's Carer's...

Households facing financial hardship and in receipt of one of the eight specified benefits can receive up to £300 of cost of living assistance. This is part of the Government's...