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

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

Rachel Reeves’ new law from 6 April 2026 sees ‘triple taxation’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street after attending a meeting of

Rachel Reeves made an amendment to the November Budget (Photo: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Tax experts focus on the changes that will come into effect next week that will affect those who hold investments. Tax rates on dividends exceeding an annual income of £500 will rise by two per cent for basic and … Read more