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Shortly after Chancellor rRachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget in the House of Commons last week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed the annual uprating for Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance. ‌

Child Benefits and Guardians Allowance payments will rise in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year to September 2025, which is 3.8 per cent. This means that, from April 2026, the Child Benefit rate for the eldest child will increase from £26.05 to £27.05 per week, the rate for other children will increase from £17.25 to £17.90 per week. ‌

Guardian’s Allowance will increase from £22.10 to £22.95 per week. ‌

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