Family benefits and entitlements

There IS financial help available for families, even if you're working. Find out what you're entitled to – and how to claim – plus learn more about your rights as a parent with our handy guides to family benefits and entitlements.

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How to get paid Child Benefit faster – thanks to major HMRC change

Child Maintenance Service introduces major change AND wipes debt from cases

Early years education and childcare: 15 and 30 free hours explained

Cold Weather Payments and how to get them

How does Tax-Free Childcare work? What parents need to know

UK benefits and financial support for single parents in 2024

Family benefits and entitlements

Child Benefit: are you eligible and how to claim

Universal Credit: what you need to know

DWP confirms the exact amount Child Benefit will increase – and when you'll see the rise

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Family benefits and entitlements

There are lots of grants and benefits available to help support those who need it,…

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UK benefits and financial support for single parents in 2024

Making ends meet can be difficult these days, especially for single parents. Find out what…

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Benefits chat

Talk to other parents about benefits and entitlements, whether you have questions about…

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Universal Credit: what you need to know

Confused about Universal Credit? Find out all you need to know about the government benefit…

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Child Benefit: are you eligible and how to claim

Child Benefit is a payment that you can claim if you’re responsible for a child under the…

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Child maintenance

When you’re a parent and you’re going through divorce or separation, one of the most…

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Early years education and childcare: 15 and 30 free hours explained

Parents of all 3-4 year olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare, with…

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Cold Weather Payments and how to get them

If you’re getting certain benefits, you may be able to get Cold Weather Payments to help…

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The little-known school uniform scheme that can save you £150

The School Uniform Grant exists to help low-income families. Find out if you qualify, how…

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How does Tax-Free Childcare work? What parents need to know

Tax-Free Childcare can save working parents up to £2,000 per year. Find out whether you're…

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Taking time off work when your kids are sick

Are you allowed time off work when your kids are sick? How long can you take? And will you…

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The EXACT dates you'll receive your benefits in December

The date you will receive your benefit next month may change depending on what date of the…

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Child Benefit warning issued to parents who need to ‘act fast’ or lose over £1K

There’s just 9 days to go until parents could LOSE this benefit if they don’t act now

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Poorer families less likely to benefit from Government's free childcare plans, report finds

The report suggests the Government's plans might 'only exacerbate stark education divides…

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New rules for parents on Universal Credit – and what they mean for YOUR family payments

New rules mean that families will have to work more hours than ever to receive the benefit…

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HMRC urges couples to check if they're eligible for £252 payout

Many couples could be eligible for the extra Government help – and a simple 30-second test…

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Just 5 days left to get a FREE Will

You can claim this legal document for FREE but you’ll need to act fast

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Child Maintenance Service given new powers to collect money from abusive ex-partners

The new measures will prevent domestic violence survivors having direct contact with abusers

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Earning cash via a side hustle? HMRC has this warning as it launches huge crackdown

The tax office is cracking down on anyone who makes more than £1,000 alongside their main…

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Martin Lewis' most-used trick to get back thousands of pounds

The Money Saving Expert said he's astounded by the amount of people this trick has helped…

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£300 Cost of Living payment from DWP expected in bank accounts 'within weeks'

Everything you need to know about the second Cost of Living payment, worth £300, paid from…

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