Child benefit rates and calculator 2025-26Discover the UK child benefit rates for 2025-26 and use our child benefit calculator to find out how much you'll be paid6 April 2025
Universal CreditOur guides to Universal Credit explain how the new government benefits scheme works, who is eligible to claim and what to do if you get sanctionedIn this guide (2 articles)What is Universal Credit?What is Universal Credit and how much will I get?
Tax-free childcareDiscover how you can save money on childcare, from tax-free childcare to Universal Credit, childcare vouchers and free childcare17 April 2025
Benefits for carersIf 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.In this guide (3 articles)Carer's Allowance explainedUniversal Credit – carer elementCarer's Credit
Benefits in later lifeThe 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.In this guide (3 articles)Benefits for older peopleAttendance AllowancePersonal Independence Payment (PIP)
Working tax credit explainedFind out more about working tax credit, a means-tested benefit that has now been replaced by Universal Credit6 April 2025
Child tax credit explainedFind out more about child tax credit, a means-tested benefit that has now been replaced by Universal Credit6 April 2025
Maternity and paternity leave explainedFind out about your eligibility and pay for statutory maternity and paternity leave, maternity allowance and shared parental leave.6 April 2025