Starting in April 2025, Child Benefit payments for families with one child will rise to £26.05 per week, from the previous £25.60. For additional children, families will receive £17.25 weekly, an increase from £16.95. Approximately 7 million families in the UK claim this benefit for about 13 million children. There is no cap on the number of children for whom families can claim. Current recipients will receive the increase automatically, while parents of newborns can backdate claims up to three months if applicable.
Child Benefit payments will increase for millions of families in the UK, with rates going from £25.60 to £26.05 for one child starting April 2025.
Families will also see an increased rate of £17.25 for each additional child from April 2025, with no limit on the number of children eligible for claims.
Around 7 million families claim Child Benefit in the UK for roughly 13 million children, with payment adjustments taking effect for the 2025 tax year.
Parents can backdate claims for newborns by up to three months and need to update personal details through the HMRC online service if necessary.
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