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HMRC Child Benefit rates rise from 6 April – how much will you get?

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A happy single father and his three children are playing on the floor in the living room at home. A loving father spends free time with his children. They enjoy the weekend at home. Three children are playing with their father on the floor.

Millions of households will see their monthly payments increase after Easter 13:53, 31 Mar 2026Updated 13:53, 31 Mar 2026 There is no limit to the number of children you can claim Child Benefit for(Photo: philadendron via Getty Images) Millions of families receiving Child Benefit will see their payments increase from next week, HMRC has announced. … Read more

The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world’s largest markets

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The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world's largest markets

Open this photo in the gallery: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing a chart of Japan’s Nikkei index at a stock exchange Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo.Eugene Hoshiko / The Associated Press The Iran war has caused turmoil across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take risks, … Read more