Two weeks left for parents of 16 to 19-year-olds to tell HMRC if child will continue in non-advanced approved education or training

Child Benefit can continue in these circumstances - but only if parents act before August 31.

Payments will stop if HMRC does not receive confirmation by the deadline

NewsCost Of LivingHMRCThere are just two weeks left to secure payment11:28, 17 Aug 2026Parents and guardians could be missing out on Child Benefit if they fail to tell HMRC what their child plans to do after turning 16.‌Parents, guardians or anyone responsible for bringing up a child can usually claim Child Benefit, wi

HMRC put out a new alert on Monday, saying there are just two weeks left to ensure payments