child benefit
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Official data shows that parents of nearly a third of children eligible for child benefit do not make a claim before their baby's first birthday.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Parents get an upfront "baby bonus" of £20,000-£30,000 when their child is born, as well as generous child benefit allowances each month.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
She says that without it - and UK-administered child benefit - her family would be "really struggling".
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
The cap does not affect child benefit, which is paid to families where the highest-earning parent earns less than £80,000.
From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2025
In September, the government began a crackdown on child benefit fraud which it believes could save £350m over five years.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025
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