Child Benefit

Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance rates are set to increase with the new financial year in April.

Child Benefit payment is set to increase in April - here’s by how much Dennis Morton

Christmas will mean some benefits will be paid on different days than usual. (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Christmas 2022: The dates benefits will be paid over the festive period Jason Button

Guidance on how to claim benefits to help support a 14-year-old granddaughter moving in.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Benefits support available with a granddaughter moving in Lance Fuggle

"The only change to your Housing Benefit calculation would be if a spare bedroom is created when your child moves out."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Will my benefits be affected if my eldest moves in with my ex? By The Newsroom

People could be eligible to apply for a Budgeting Loan from the Department for Work and Pensions Social Fund to help with the cost of moving home.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Financial help may be at hand to support cost of moving home Lance Fuggle

"You will probably be entitled to an increase to your State Retirement Pension based on any National Insurance Contributions your husband made during his working life."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Bereavement support help if I’m over state retirement age By The Newsroom

If you do seek part time employment then your benefit position will depend on the number of hours worked as well as your income.

Lifestyle BENEFITS EXPERT: My granddaughter is moving in so can I claim extra support? By The Newsroom

Benefits payments will rise in April (Photo: Adobe)

New rates for Universal Credit as payments rise from today Claire Schofield

Child Benefit payments will increase in April (Photo: Adobe)

New Child Benefit rates from next month as payments to increase Claire Schofield

BENEFITS EXPERT: What help is available for me: a self-employed mum-to-be? By The Newsroom

my granddaughter will be coming to live with me for the foreseeable future.

EXPERT ADVICE: Claiming extra support when my granddaughter moves in By The Newsroom

You may also be eligible for help towards the cost of the funeral via The Social Fund provided that you receive a qualifying benefit.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Widow told there’ll be no help with bereavement support By The Newsroom

Claimants should receive their benefits on the last working day before the bank holiday (Photo: Getty Images)

When Universal Credit and benefits payments will be paid over August bank holida... Claire Schofield

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BENEFITS EXPERT: Having been widowed what type of help am I entitled to? By The Newsroom

It would still be advisable to seek advice about other benefit entitlement.

BENEFITS EXPERT: ‘Am I entitled to bereavement support now I am widowed?’ By The Newsroom

If you invest any or all of the award in any type of investment that generates an income this potentially may reduce the award of Tax Credits.

Opinion BENEFITS EXPERT: How savings or capital could affect the claiming of benefits By The Newsroom

Several changes have been made to UK benefits (Getty Images)

How to find out if your benefits have increased this month Finlay Greig

Were you aware of the changes starting this month? (Photo: Shutterstock)

The 11 tax year changes just introduced and what it means for you Rhona Shennan

This is how much Child Benefit payments will go up by in April - and who can cla... Chelsea Rocks

You could be eligible for up to £300 of winter fuel allowance - how to apply Chelsea Rocks

Details for benefits payments and Job Centre openings have been confirmed for the festive season

This is when Universal Credit and benefits will be paid over Xmas and New Year Neil Fatkin

Christmas payment dates for Universal credit, tax credit and child benefits

When Universal Credit, child benefit and tax credits will be paid over Christmas Ryan Smith

People using Universal Credit to to up their income.

BENEFITS EXPERT: What can I claim when there’s a family member moving in? By The Newsroom