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HMRC Issues Surprise £180 Child Benefit Payments This Friday

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. …

By Abbie Brown · Friday 1 May 2026 · 2 min read

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HMRC Warns UK Households Against Early Pension Cash Withdrawals Amid Budget Speculation

HMRC is signaling potential penalties for UK households considering withdrawing their tax-free pension lump sum ahead of the upcoming Labour Party Autumn Budget in two weeks. Currently, most people can withdraw up to 25% of …

By Abbie Brown · Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 2 min read