HMRC confirms Child Benefit payment change for households this week

NewsCost Of LivingHMRCThere is no change for parents in England or Wales.11:40, 01 Aug 2026HMRC has confirmed that Child Benefit payments due in Scotland on Monday, August 3 will instead be paid on Tuesday, August 4, while Child Benefit payments scheduled for Tuesday August 4 will be issued on Wednesday, August 5.‌There is no change for parents in England or Wales.HMRC and Social Security Scotland have confirmed that payments due on Monday, August 31 will be made early, on Friday, August 28.‌The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is also expected to follow the same payment schedule. This is because DWP offices and phone lines will be closed over the bank holiday, with payments typically made when services, including Jobcentre Plus offices and webchat support, are available.‌READ MORE D