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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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Universal Credit and other DWP benefit payment dates will change in May

More than 1 million families 'forced out' of receiving child benefit – are YOU affected?

7 loopholes that mean you could miss out on cost of living payments

The 'unfair' child benefit limit having 'devastating effects' for families

People on Universal Credit can now get EXTRA help

UK council writes off parents' school dinner debts to help struggling families

Martin Lewis issues money-saving warning to thousands of couples – and the deadline is approaching

Is childcare good for children? 5 things an educational expert wants you to know about benefits and costs

Discover if you are one of many parents eligible to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs

Why some working parents are turning DOWN pay rises

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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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Benefits and financial support for single parents in 2023

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

According to latest reports, more than a million families are missing out on Tax-Free…

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Child Benefit 2022: 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 free childcare, but many…

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Cold weather payments and how to get them

If you’re getting certain benefits, you may be able to get a Cold Weather Payment. Here's…

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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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Tax-Free Childcare: Everything you need to know

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Martin Lewis urges parents to do ONE thing before claiming free childcare

The Money Saving Expert gave his verdict on this week's Spring budget and urged families to…

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Who gets the 30 hours free childcare? Do I need to be working and when can I access it?

All YOUR questions answered as we take a closer look at the radical childcare costs…

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Childcare changes: What can I get and when?

If you’re pregnant, have a baby or toddler, or got kids at school, you’re probably…

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Martin Lewis issues warning to ALL couples and urges them to have 'unpleasant conversation'

During an 'unenjoyable' episode of his money show, the financial expert urged all couples…

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School-age parents to get access to wraparound care at ALL primary schools

Delivering his first Budget as Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt revealed he will increase the supply…

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From childcare costs to petrol prices – how today's Budget affects YOUR family's finances

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget on Wednesday 15 March. Find out how the…

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Energy bill support for families extended for 3 months

Ahead of today's Spring Budget, the Treasury has confirmed millions of families are set to…

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Hundreds of thousands of teenagers could be due £1.9k in Child Trust Fund money

Every baby born over a 9 year period automatically had an account opened for them by the…

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Low-income families to be offered 50% more help with childcare costs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to increase childcare payments for the poorest families…