Families in Scotland are encouraged to apply for a one-off Best Start Grant school age payment of £331.95 per child to help alleviate the financial burden of starting primary school. Applications opened on Monday, June 1, and …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant boost to Universal Credit payments, providing families with an additional £304 per child each month. Importantly, eligible claimants do not need to apply …
Morrisons is reintroducing its popular free breakfast offer for children during the May half-term, providing families across the UK with a nutritious start to the day at no cost. From May 25 to May 31, children can enjoy …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling on UK parents to claim the Child Benefit they may be owed, as new data reveals that more than 30% of new parents are missing out on payments by not applying within their baby’s first …
This Friday, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to deposit £180 into the bank accounts of Child Benefit claimants. These payments come as part of the Labour Party government’s increased Child Benefit rates for 2026 to 2027. …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant change to Universal Credit that will benefit many families across the UK. Starting April 6, 2026, the two-child benefit cap will be removed, allowing …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that Child Benefit payments scheduled for May will be paid earlier than usual. With both May bank holidays falling on Mondays, payments initially planned for May 4 and May 25 will …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement a significant change to Universal Credit rules, allowing families with more than two children to receive substantially higher payments. Beginning in April, the …
Several of Birmingham’s most deprived communities stand to benefit significantly from a major upcoming change to Universal Credit rules. Areas such as Sparkhill North, Sparkbrook South, Small Heath Park, Saltley East, …
Paul Johnson, a father from the Black Country, experienced the most profound emotional rollercoaster the day his first son, Alfie, was born. What began as overwhelming joy quickly turned to heartache when Alfie was diagnosed …
The UK Government has launched its most ambitious Child Poverty Strategy yet, promising a host of measures designed to support families and children across Birmingham and the West Midlands. With an alarming 4.45 million …
Birmingham is home to more families with three or more children than any other UK city, making today’s Budget decision particularly significant for its poorest households. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to remove …
Jack Osbourne is gearing up to join the upcoming series of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, with filming set to take place in the Australian jungle this month. The 40-year-old will face tough challenges alongside a …