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Child Benefit Payments Due 28 December Will Arrive 24 December — and the Northern Ireland Exception

November 5, 2026 by UK Benefit Dates Team

Child Benefit payment dates December 2026 graphic showing payment due 28 December arriving 24 December

Child Benefit payments due on Monday 28 December 2026 will be paid on Thursday 24 December 2026. That…

Is the High Income Child Benefit Charge Being Scrapped? What Actually Changed

November 4, 2026 by UK Benefit Dates Team

High Income Child Benefit Charge guide showing the £60,000 to £80,000 taper and the Budget 2026 overpayment offset change

The short answer is no. The High Income Child Benefit Charge is not being scrapped. Current GOV.UK guidance…

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