On This Day In #CanadianHistory 🇨🇦
July 15, 1945
$20 million in cheques were mailed as the federal government made its first family allowance payments. The money was to be used for the maintenance, care, education and advancement of children.
The program continues to this day.
#ChildBenefit #CCB
July 15, 1945
$20 million in cheques were mailed as the federal government made its first family allowance payments. The money was to be used for the maintenance, care, education and advancement of children.
The program continues to this day.
#ChildBenefit #CCB
July 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
On This Day In #CanadianHistory 🇨🇦
July 15, 1945
$20 million in cheques were mailed as the federal government made its first family allowance payments. The money was to be used for the maintenance, care, education and advancement of children.
The program continues to this day.
#ChildBenefit #CCB
July 15, 1945
$20 million in cheques were mailed as the federal government made its first family allowance payments. The money was to be used for the maintenance, care, education and advancement of children.
The program continues to this day.
#ChildBenefit #CCB
Priti Patel claims Labour is rewarding “workless families” at workers’ expense. But the reality of child benefits tells a very different story.
#PritiPatel #ChildBenefit #TwoChildCap #UKPolitics #TheWhipLine
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#PritiPatel #ChildBenefit #TwoChildCap #UKPolitics #TheWhipLine
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Patel's child benefits deceit dodges the basic reason the state supports our families
Do you believe Priti Patel when she says Labour is giving more money to people who are out of work and making working people pay for it?
thewhipline.substack.com
April 7, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Priti Patel claims Labour is rewarding “workless families” at workers’ expense. But the reality of child benefits tells a very different story.
#PritiPatel #ChildBenefit #TwoChildCap #UKPolitics #TheWhipLine
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#PritiPatel #ChildBenefit #TwoChildCap #UKPolitics #TheWhipLine
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Thousands of families reportedly received letters about stopping child benefit after overseas travel.
I’ve asked the Government how this data was used, whether it was legal, and if any internal review took place.
#PublicAccountability #ChildBenefit
I’ve asked the Government how this data was used, whether it was legal, and if any internal review took place.
#PublicAccountability #ChildBenefit
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thousands of families reportedly received letters about stopping child benefit after overseas travel.
I’ve asked the Government how this data was used, whether it was legal, and if any internal review took place.
#PublicAccountability #ChildBenefit
I’ve asked the Government how this data was used, whether it was legal, and if any internal review took place.
#PublicAccountability #ChildBenefit
Campaign 2000’s new report says children under 18 are still the age group in Canada most likely to fall into poverty. Despite good programs such as the Canada Child Benefit, the child poverty rate in Canada has doubled since 2020. #childbenefit @karlnerenberg.bsky.social
Canada’s government gets a failing grade on child poverty
Campaign 2000’s new report says children under 18 are still the age group in Canada most likely to fall into poverty.
rabble.ca
March 1, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Campaign 2000’s new report says children under 18 are still the age group in Canada most likely to fall into poverty. Despite good programs such as the Canada Child Benefit, the child poverty rate in Canada has doubled since 2020. #childbenefit @karlnerenberg.bsky.social
Take a look at the Benefits Payment Dates for September! 🗓️
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🔗 See the full 2025 benefits payment calendar here: bit.ly/4emJUdg
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🔗 See the full 2025 benefits payment calendar here: bit.ly/4emJUdg
September 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Take a look at the Benefits Payment Dates for September! 🗓️
Share this post with friends and family to help keep everyone informed.
🔗 See the full 2025 benefits payment calendar here: bit.ly/4emJUdg
Share this post with friends and family to help keep everyone informed.
🔗 See the full 2025 benefits payment calendar here: bit.ly/4emJUdg
Some worry that some non-working families will benefit from the lifting of the two child limit. But when you dig into the data, as we do in chart of the week, over 95% of the families who benefit are either working, have a child under 3, or have a family member with a disability.
Turning the tide on child poverty • Resolution Foundation
Afternoon all, It hasn’t been a smooth Budget process and, with apologies, we’d like to issue a correction – our Budget special erroneously stated that new policy on welfare over the course of this Pa...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🚸 #ChildBenefit ➡️ #ChildPoverty 🚸
"We would all be better off if child poverty was reduced. And the most efficient, the quickest, the easiest, and the most politically, morally and socially justified way of doing that would be to lift the cap. We would all be better off as a consequence of that."
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
Group of 40 economists & academics tell Chancellor ending two-child benefit cap will help grow economy | LBC
With less than a month to go before the Budget, the group have written to Rachel Reeves to warn that more than half of larger families could fall into poverty as a direct result of the cap.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🚸 #ChildBenefit ➡️ #ChildPoverty 🚸
#Canada Child Benefit (CCB) goes out today
The base amount for each child under 6 is $7,787 per yr — which translates to a maximum monthly benefit of $648.91. Children between 6 and 17 years old, beneficiaries will receive up to $6,570 per child $547.50 monthly. /1
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The base amount for each child under 6 is $7,787 per yr — which translates to a maximum monthly benefit of $648.91. Children between 6 and 17 years old, beneficiaries will receive up to $6,570 per child $547.50 monthly. /1
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Canada Child Benefit payments go out today. Here’s how much you can expect
Amid a rise in child poverty rates, the Canada Child Benefit aims to help low-income parents.
www.thestar.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Cross-party pressure is growing for an inquiry into Labour’s child benefit crackdown — after nearly half of cases were wrongly treated as fraud.
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #HomeOffice #Labour #DataMisuse #WelfareJustice
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/11/17/i...
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #HomeOffice #Labour #DataMisuse #WelfareJustice
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Inquiry call over child benefit crackdown after huge errors
Cross-party pressure mounts for an inquiry after Labour’s child benefit crackdown wrongly stripped thousands of families of payments.
voxpoliticalonline.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Cross-party pressure is growing for an inquiry into Labour’s child benefit crackdown — after nearly half of cases were wrongly treated as fraud.
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #HomeOffice #Labour #DataMisuse #WelfareJustice
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/11/17/i...
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #HomeOffice #Labour #DataMisuse #WelfareJustice
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If your child is 16 and in full-time education or training, you can still get #ChildBenefit, but it isn't automatic!
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
July 7, 2026 at 5:40 AM
If your child is 16 and in full-time education or training, you can still get #ChildBenefit, but it isn't automatic!
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
'My new piece is out.
Please share!
My thanks go to the wonderful @freitag.de
It's about shameful #austerity measures affecting #children and families, scarcity, and the lived reality of those affected. #poverty #childbenefit #cuts www.freitag.de/autoren/jani...'
Please share!
My thanks go to the wonderful @freitag.de
It's about shameful #austerity measures affecting #children and families, scarcity, and the lived reality of those affected. #poverty #childbenefit #cuts www.freitag.de/autoren/jani...'
September 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
'My new piece is out.
Please share!
My thanks go to the wonderful @freitag.de
It's about shameful #austerity measures affecting #children and families, scarcity, and the lived reality of those affected. #poverty #childbenefit #cuts www.freitag.de/autoren/jani...'
Please share!
My thanks go to the wonderful @freitag.de
It's about shameful #austerity measures affecting #children and families, scarcity, and the lived reality of those affected. #poverty #childbenefit #cuts www.freitag.de/autoren/jani...'
Nearly half of families targeted in Labour’s child benefit crackdown were wrongly accused of fraud due to flawed data.
#Labour #ChildBenefit #HMRC #WelfareJustice
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/11/10/l...
#Labour #ChildBenefit #HMRC #WelfareJustice
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Labour child benefit crackdown wrongly flagged families as fraud
Nearly half of families were wrongly accused of child benefit fraud in Labour’s crackdown, exposing systemic errors and flawed data use.
voxpoliticalonline.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Nearly half of families targeted in Labour’s child benefit crackdown were wrongly accused of fraud due to flawed data.
#Labour #ChildBenefit #HMRC #WelfareJustice
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#Labour #ChildBenefit #HMRC #WelfareJustice
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A question on #ChildBenefit tabled by Baroness Lister of Burtersett on 29-06-2026 has been answered by Lord Livermore. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-29/HL1426
July 13, 2026 at 1:50 PM
A question on #ChildBenefit tabled by Baroness Lister of Burtersett on 29-06-2026 has been answered by Lord Livermore. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-29/HL1426
Wouldn't it be great if #kids had a #Mandatory #SimCity #SimNation #Course & were #encouraged to get their #parents to #help. They can #control #immigration numbers, #MinimumWage, #ChildBenefit caps, etc...& they see the #consequences of their #decisions: #carehomes #foodbanks #work #NHS #education
June 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Wouldn't it be great if #kids had a #Mandatory #SimCity #SimNation #Course & were #encouraged to get their #parents to #help. They can #control #immigration numbers, #MinimumWage, #ChildBenefit caps, etc...& they see the #consequences of their #decisions: #carehomes #foodbanks #work #NHS #education
🚨 CHILD BENEFITS UPDATE 🚨
📢 Child Benefit payments may arrive earlier than usual because of the upcoming May bank holiday.
Check for more details here ⬇️
www.gov.uk/child-benefi...
For more updates and news, follow our page ✅
#childbenefit #hmrc #update #uk #news #trending #benefits
📢 Child Benefit payments may arrive earlier than usual because of the upcoming May bank holiday.
Check for more details here ⬇️
www.gov.uk/child-benefi...
For more updates and news, follow our page ✅
#childbenefit #hmrc #update #uk #news #trending #benefits
May 21, 2026 at 10:02 PM
🚨 CHILD BENEFITS UPDATE 🚨
📢 Child Benefit payments may arrive earlier than usual because of the upcoming May bank holiday.
Check for more details here ⬇️
www.gov.uk/child-benefi...
For more updates and news, follow our page ✅
#childbenefit #hmrc #update #uk #news #trending #benefits
📢 Child Benefit payments may arrive earlier than usual because of the upcoming May bank holiday.
Check for more details here ⬇️
www.gov.uk/child-benefi...
For more updates and news, follow our page ✅
#childbenefit #hmrc #update #uk #news #trending #benefits
If your child is 16 and in full-time education or training, you can still get #ChildBenefit, but it isn't automatic!
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
July 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
If your child is 16 and in full-time education or training, you can still get #ChildBenefit, but it isn't automatic!
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
If your child is 16 and in full-time education or training, you can still get #ChildBenefit, but it isn't automatic!
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
July 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
If your child is 16 and in full-time education or training, you can still get #ChildBenefit, but it isn't automatic!
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
If your child turned 16 this year, you need to contact HMRC by 31 August to keep getting your payments.
See gov.uk for more information.
Know PP’s voting record, not what he says when he wants to hold the highest office.
PP Voted against:
-increasing minimum wage
-equal pay
-expanded EI benefits
-10$ daycare
-Canada ChildBenefit
-pharmacare
-pandemic support bills
-affordable housing in ‘06, 09, 10, 13, 14, 18 19
#NeverPollievre
2/4
PP Voted against:
-increasing minimum wage
-equal pay
-expanded EI benefits
-10$ daycare
-Canada ChildBenefit
-pharmacare
-pandemic support bills
-affordable housing in ‘06, 09, 10, 13, 14, 18 19
#NeverPollievre
2/4
March 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Know PP’s voting record, not what he says when he wants to hold the highest office.
PP Voted against:
-increasing minimum wage
-equal pay
-expanded EI benefits
-10$ daycare
-Canada ChildBenefit
-pharmacare
-pandemic support bills
-affordable housing in ‘06, 09, 10, 13, 14, 18 19
#NeverPollievre
2/4
PP Voted against:
-increasing minimum wage
-equal pay
-expanded EI benefits
-10$ daycare
-Canada ChildBenefit
-pharmacare
-pandemic support bills
-affordable housing in ‘06, 09, 10, 13, 14, 18 19
#NeverPollievre
2/4
#OBR says leaving #EU SM/CU has cost UK ecnomy 4% of GDP. #KeirStarmer & #RachelReeves claim they want growth but won't join SM/CU. Let me put it like this if we were back in EU, we could end 2 #childbenefit cap, bring back #wintefuel payment also reverse NI Tax hike.
#r4today #Brexit
#r4today #Brexit
May 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
#OBR says leaving #EU SM/CU has cost UK ecnomy 4% of GDP. #KeirStarmer & #RachelReeves claim they want growth but won't join SM/CU. Let me put it like this if we were back in EU, we could end 2 #childbenefit cap, bring back #wintefuel payment also reverse NI Tax hike.
#r4today #Brexit
#r4today #Brexit
Don’t miss out on support if your teen is staying in education or training. 💸
Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds have been urged to extend their child benefit claim if their child is staying in education or training.
https://bit.ly/4cBqUKc
#Money #ChildBenefit #Benefits
Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds have been urged to extend their child benefit claim if their child is staying in education or training.
https://bit.ly/4cBqUKc
#Money #ChildBenefit #Benefits
Don’t miss out on support if your teen is staying in education or training
Parents can extend their child benefit claim.
bit.ly
April 29, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Don’t miss out on support if your teen is staying in education or training. 💸
Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds have been urged to extend their child benefit claim if their child is staying in education or training.
https://bit.ly/4cBqUKc
#Money #ChildBenefit #Benefits
Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds have been urged to extend their child benefit claim if their child is staying in education or training.
https://bit.ly/4cBqUKc
#Money #ChildBenefit #Benefits
📢 Parents of 16–19-year-olds: if your child is staying in education or training, tell HMRC by 31 August or Child Benefit payments could stop.
Please share with families who may be affected.
More: www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2231...
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #FamilySupport #MoneyAdvice
Please share with families who may be affected.
More: www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2231...
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #FamilySupport #MoneyAdvice
HMRC says 'act before August 31' or Child Benefit payments stop
A deadline millions are urged not to miss
buff.ly
July 22, 2026 at 11:01 AM
📢 Parents of 16–19-year-olds: if your child is staying in education or training, tell HMRC by 31 August or Child Benefit payments could stop.
Please share with families who may be affected.
More: www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2231...
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #FamilySupport #MoneyAdvice
Please share with families who may be affected.
More: www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2231...
#ChildBenefit #HMRC #FamilySupport #MoneyAdvice
🚨Parents, a quick reminder!
Child Benefit can stop on 31 August after your child turns 16. If they’re staying in full-time education or approved training, you may be able to keep receiving it until they’re 20. 📚
You just need to update HMRC. 📲👇
www.gov.uk/guidance/dow... #uk #hmrc #childbenefit
Child Benefit can stop on 31 August after your child turns 16. If they’re staying in full-time education or approved training, you may be able to keep receiving it until they’re 20. 📚
You just need to update HMRC. 📲👇
www.gov.uk/guidance/dow... #uk #hmrc #childbenefit
Download the HMRC app
How to download and access the HMRC app on a mobile device to get information about your tax, National Insurance and benefits.
www.gov.uk
August 28, 2026 at 7:23 PM
🚨Parents, a quick reminder!
Child Benefit can stop on 31 August after your child turns 16. If they’re staying in full-time education or approved training, you may be able to keep receiving it until they’re 20. 📚
You just need to update HMRC. 📲👇
www.gov.uk/guidance/dow... #uk #hmrc #childbenefit
Child Benefit can stop on 31 August after your child turns 16. If they’re staying in full-time education or approved training, you may be able to keep receiving it until they’re 20. 📚
You just need to update HMRC. 📲👇
www.gov.uk/guidance/dow... #uk #hmrc #childbenefit
Families were stripped of child benefit because of flawed travel data — and now MPs are demanding answers. Will Labour face an inquiry or try to bury it? #ChildBenefit #HMRC #Labour #DataFail #SocialJustice
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/11/17/i...
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/11/17/i...
Inquiry call over child benefit crackdown after huge errors
Cross-party pressure mounts for an inquiry after Labour’s child benefit crackdown wrongly stripped thousands of families of payments.
voxpoliticalonline.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Families were stripped of child benefit because of flawed travel data — and now MPs are demanding answers. Will Labour face an inquiry or try to bury it? #ChildBenefit #HMRC #Labour #DataFail #SocialJustice
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/11/17/i...
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/11/17/i...
One of the problems with #childbenefit is that it is given to every family if they need it or not, so wealthy families can 'invest' it leaving those who really need assistance with less. www.independent.ie/podcasts/mon...
‘Money makes money’ – how to invest your child benefit with Sinead Ryan
“You’ll put in €30,000, but you’ll end up with about €41,500.” Personal finance columnist Sinead Ryan doesn’t mince her words when it comes to the potential power of child benefit, if it’s saved strat...
www.independent.ie
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
One of the problems with #childbenefit is that it is given to every family if they need it or not, so wealthy families can 'invest' it leaving those who really need assistance with less. www.independent.ie/podcasts/mon...