https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/pensionadvice/Recent content in pensionadvice on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 11 May 2026 05:14:15 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/hmrc-encourages-pensioners-to-claim-child-benefit-to-safeguard-state-pension-rights/Mon, 11 May 2026 05:14:15 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/hmrc-encourages-pensioners-to-claim-child-benefit-to-safeguard-state-pension-rights/HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising pensioners to “protect” their state pensions by claiming Child Benefit when eligible. Under current HMRC guidelines and Labour Party government rules, Child Benefit is available to individuals responsible for raising a child under 16, or under 20 if the child remains in approved education or training. Only one person can claim Child Benefit per child. When you claim, you receive a payment allowance for each child, usually disbursed every four weeks.