Tax credits & benefits advice guides

Our guides to child benefit and tax credits explain who can claim and how much you could be entitled to.

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Child benefit rates and calculator 2026-27

Discover the UK child benefit rates for 2026-27 and 2025-26 use our child benefit calculator to find out how much you'll be paid

6 April 2026

Universal Credit

Our guides to Universal Credit explain how the new government benefits scheme works, who is eligible to claim and what to do if you get sanctioned

Maternity and paternity leave explained

Find out about your eligibility and pay for statutory maternity and paternity leave, maternity allowance and shared parental leave.

9 April 2026

Benefits for carers

If you are a carer you may be able to claim benefits such as Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Credit. We explain how to get assessed and what’s available.

Benefits in later life

The government provides a range of benefits and allowances for older people. Here we explain what’s on offer, who is eligible and how to apply.

Bereavement Support and Widow's Pension

If your partner has died, you may be eligible for financial support. Find out how much this could be worth and how to claim it.

6 April 2026

Tax-free childcare

Discover how you can save money on childcare, from tax-free childcare to Universal Credit, childcare vouchers and free childcare

5 April 2026