HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will send about 1.5 million reminder letters to parents of 16‑19‑year‑olds to extend their Child Benefit if their teenager remains in education or training after GCSEs or National 5s. The letters will be posted from late April, with most arriving by early May, but the digital extension service was opened on 1 April and can be used immediately via the HMRC app or the GOV.UK website. The service allows parents to confirm their child’s educational plans, view payment details and add children. Child Benefit is worth £27.05 a week for the eldest child, £17.90 a week for each additional child. In 2025, 874,000 parents extended their claim, more than half online or through the app.
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