Child Benefit rates to increase from April 2026
HMRC confirms Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance will rise by 3.8% from April 2026. Plus, how families can save £2,000 yearly with Tax-Free Childcare.
HMRC confirms Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance will rise by 3.8% from April 2026. Plus, how families can save £2,000 yearly with Tax-Free Childcare.
HMRC urges UK households to check eligibility for Tax-Free Childcare, offering up to £2,000 annually per child. See if you qualify for the government top-up.
HMRC urges UK parents earning under £100,000 to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare, saving up to £2,000 per child annually on childcare costs. Check your eligibility now!
A parent on Universal Credit asks if DWP will still pay childcare costs after quitting their job. Get the facts on benefits, sanctions, and your rights.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for Tax-Free Childcare. Families with a disabled child could save up to £4000 annually on approved childcare costs. Apply now.
Thousands more UK households face increased costs as schools adopt two-week half-term breaks. Discover the impact on childcare and family finances.
DWP releases new guidance for Universal Credit claimants with children. Check if you're eligible for extra monthly payments up to £339 and childcare cost reclaims.
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could be eligible for five key payments worth up to £19,151. Discover how to boost your finances.
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could boost their state pension by £6,600. Learn how to apply for Specified Adult Childcare Credits.
An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.
Discover the essential financial support available for single parents in the UK, from Universal Credit to childcare grants and council tax reduction.
A Walsall nursery's ambitious expansion plans have been deferred by council planners, leaving parents and staff in limbo as concerns over parking and highway safety take centre stage.
A Black Country nursery has been forced to turn away 130 children after Ofsted inspectors uncovered alarming safety breaches and inadequate safeguarding procedures during a surprise inspection.
A remarkable couple who sold their successful bakery business to dedicate their lives to fostering have been honoured as National Care Champions after providing loving homes to 25 vulnerable children.
Millions of pounds are being returned to Universal Credit claimants after the DWP admitted to incorrectly deducting childcare costs. Find out if you're affected and how to claim your money back.