Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that Child Benefit payments will increase by 2% in April 2023.

The increase will see the weekly rate of Child Benefit rise to £21.80 for the eldest or only child and £14.45 for each additional child.

The change will come into effect from the 10th of April 2023 and will benefit around 6 million families in the UK.

The increase is part of the government's wider package of support for families, which also includes the introduction of a new £500 payment for low-income households with children.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said:

"I know that families are facing rising costs, which is why we are taking action to help. This increase in Child Benefit will provide some additional financial support to families with children."

How much could you get?

The amount of Child Benefit you receive depends on the number of children you have and your family income.

You can use the government's Child Benefit calculator to check how much you could get.

To be eligible for Child Benefit, you must:

• Be responsible for a child under 16 (or under 20 if they're in full-time education or training)
• Live in the UK
• Be a British citizen, or have settled or pre-settled status

You can apply for Child Benefit online or by phone.

You can find more information on the government's website.