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Child Benefit boost for millions of families

Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

From 7 April 2025, parents will receive £26.05 per week - or £1,354.60 a year - for the eldest or only child and £17.25 per week - or £897 a year - for each additional child. Child Benefit is usually paid every 4 weeks and will automatically be paid into a bank account. There...

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Less than one week left to renew for tax credits customers

Tax credits customers have until 31 July to renew their tax credits claim or risk their payments being stopped.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

More than 300,000 tax credits customers have just under one week to renew their claims before the 31 July 2021 deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned.

As the deadline approaches, customers are being urged...

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