Child Benefit Rates for First Child 2026-27: £27.05 a Week
The 2026-27 Child Benefit rate for the eldest or only child is £27.05 a week, up £1.00. Check the official GOV.UK figures and your payment.
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Family and child benefits
Family and child benefits
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High Income Child Benefit Charge: How It Works in the UK
Learn how the High Income Child Benefit Charge claws back Child Benefit through income tax, who pays it, and how to opt out. Based on GOV.UK guidance.
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How to Claim Tax-Free Childcare UK: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to claim Tax-Free Childcare in the UK: set up your online account, understand the 20% government top-up, and pay your registered provider.