https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/ukparents/Recent content in ukparents on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 19 May 2026 04:45:49 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/hmrc-urges-thousands-of-uk-parents-to-claim-327-in-child-benefit-backpayments/Tue, 19 May 2026 04:45:49 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/hmrc-urges-thousands-of-uk-parents-to-claim-327-in-child-benefit-backpayments/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 year. Currently, 6.8 million families are receiving Child Benefit, but thousands could receive additional funds if they act promptly. Between April and June last year, over 140,000 babies were born, yet many parents have yet to claim the financial support available to them.