HMRC Glitch Halts Child Benefit Payments for Half a Million
Chaos hit today as a major HMRC system error left around 500,000 families waiting for their child benefit payments — which simply didn’t arrive. Nearly a third of scheduled payments failed to drop, sparking a flood of complaints from worried parents across the UK.
HMRC Apologises, Promises Quick Fix
HMRC moved fast to apologise. A spokesperson said, “We’re sorry that some customers’ child benefit payments have not arrived as scheduled and we are working urgently to resolve the issue.”
They reassured families that tomorrow’s payments won’t be affected, aiming to calm nerves among those counting on their support money.
What You Need to Know About Your Child Benefit
- Payments are usually made every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday.
- Standard rates: £25.60 for the eldest or only child, £16.95 for each additional child.
- Some parents get payments weekly, especially single parents or those on Universal Credit.
HMRC Urges Patience, Offers Social Media Updates
HMRC urged affected families not to swamp helplines with calls. Instead, updates on the fix will be posted on their social media channels.
With 6.91 million UK families receiving child benefit as of August 2023, this glitch has stirred widespread disruption for thousands nationwide.
