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HMRC Child Benefit Update Causing Chaos: Thousands of Parents Left Without Payments

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Chaos erupts as HMRC faces backlash over delayed child benefit payments. Parents express frustration on social media as the issue unfolds.

The HMRC recently issued a second child benefit update, admitting to an issue with the system after initially denying any problems. Reports of missing Child Benefit payments flooded social media, with parents expressing frustration at the delayed payments. Many families rely heavily on this income support and were left short-changed over the weekend and into Monday.

Amidst the chaos, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis brought attention to the issue, highlighting the impact on thousands of parents across the UK who did not receive their expected Child Benefit payments. HMRC urged affected parents to check their bank accounts again after the weekend to ensure the payments have been processed.

This delay in Child Benefit payments has left many households in financial uncertainty, highlighting the importance of timely financial support for families. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by parents reliant on government benefits, especially during times of unexpected payment delays.

In a surprising turn of events, some parents reported not receiving their Child Benefit payments, sparking nationwide concern. The issue underscores the need for efficient payment systems and transparent communication to prevent similar disruptions in the future.

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HMRC issues second child benefit update saying there IS an issue ... (WalesOnline)

The first statement said: "โ€œThere are no issues with the child benefit system. Although payments can arrive in customer's accounts over the weekend, they aren't ...

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Child Benefit payments missing from bank accounts as HMRC ... (Birmingham Live)

A spokesperson for HMRC acknowledged they had been made aware of the rumours as chaos erupted on Twitter, now X, with people complaining.

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HMRC issues update as 'thousands' of parents claim they didn't get ... (Liverpool Echo)

Many parents took to social media to get in touch with HMRC. Writing on X, one parent said: "We're heavily reliant on the child benefit payment on a Monday - I' ...

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HMRC update on child benefit as parents claim they haven't been ... (Glasgow Live)

Families across the UK have hit out at the HMRC saying the benefit hasn't appeared in their bank accounts over the weekend and into this morning (Monday, ...

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HMRC issues child benefit update after parents claim payments not ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Parents should check their bank accounts after the weekend if they get child benefit as there were rumours that payments were not being made on time.

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HMRC issues update on delayed child benefit payments - Herald ... (Herald Wales)

HMRC has confirmed that child benefit payments have been delayed, leaving thousands of parents out of pocket. The tax authority is aware of issues with.

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Child benefit payments delayed leaving thousands of parents ... (The Sun)

THOUSANDS of parents have been left short-changed due to a huge child benefit payments delay.Child benefit is a valuable income top-up for families, w.

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HMRC issues update over child benefit payment after parents said it ... (North Wales Live)

Tax bosses urged people to check their bank accounts again after the weekend.

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Child benefit chaos as thousands of parents furious with HMRC over ... (GB News)

Child benefit is awarded to thousands of families across the UK but reports suggest many households did not receive expected payments earlier this morning.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (Falmouth Packet)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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Parents left without vital cash as Child Benefit payments delayed ... (Mirror.co.uk)

HMRC - which is in charge of the Child Benefit payments - confirmed this morning that there had been an issue with the system that sends the money to bank ...

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Child benefit chaos as HMRC says some parents won't receive ... (This is Money)

Some parents have missed out on their child benefit payment today due to an issue with HMRC. Parents who checked their bank account this morning found that ...

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<p>Child Benefit payments delayed with many left waiting for their ... (MoneySavingExpert)

Many Child Benefit claimants are yet to receive their monthly payment for June due today, which some say has left them unable to pay for bills and facing ...

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HMRC confirms reason for missing child benefit payments as ... (Teesside Live)

HMRC has confirmed there is a problem after thousands of people across the UK said they have not had their benefits payments.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (Lancashire Telegraph)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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Thousands of parents not paid child benefit as HMRC apologises for ... (iNews)

A single mum sits on a sofa looking down at two mobile phones. She attempts HMRC has apologised after parents did not receive their child benefit payments ( ...

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Child Benefit: Half a million waiting on delayed payment (BBC News)

HMRC says it is working to resolve the batch processing issue, which meant that around 30% of Monday's scheduled payments did not go through. Many parents took ...

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (Darlington and Stockton Times)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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Half a million people affected by child benefit payments glitch (South Wales Guardian)

HMRC said it is working on getting money to people as a matter of urgency after some payments did not arrive on Monday.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (Richmond and Twickenham Times)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (Whitehaven News)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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Technical Issue Leaves Half a Million Without Child Benefit Payment (Business MattersBusiness Matters)

A technical glitch at HMRC has left approximately half a million people without their scheduled Child Benefit payments, causing significant distress among ...

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HMRC apologises for delayed payment of child benefit to about ... (The Guardian)

Some parents say processing error has left them unable to buy food for family as others say they are now facing bank charges.

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Half a million people hit by child benefits payment glitch (The Independent)

Around 30 per cent of child benefit payments scheduled for Monday were not made.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (Evesham Journal)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (St Helens Star)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (The Bolton News)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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Parents urged to renew child benefit for teens continuing their ... (Rochdale Online)

More than a million parents will have received reminders this month, to extend child benefit for their teenagers if...

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Child Benefit: Half a million waiting on delayed payment (BBC News)

The tax authority said a batch processing issue meant around 30% of Monday's scheduled payments did not go through and would not be made until Wednesday. Many ...

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Fury as half a million parents were left without child benefit ... (Daily Mail)

The tax office said a processing error meant that around 30 per cent of recipients had not received their child benefit on Monday - equivalent to around 500,000 ...

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Martin Lewis issues new Child Benefit update for half a million ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Parents who have been left out of pocket and hit by a bank charge can complain to HMRC and seek redress.

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HMRC Child Benefits: When delayed payments will be made (Greenock Telegraph)

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday.

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Martin Lewis' MSE advice on Child Benefit delay if you're 'out of pocket' (Mirror.co.uk)

Some people affected said direct debit payments had bounced due to the money not being in their accounts, others were unable to top up their energy ...

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HMRC Child Benefits: When delayed payments will be made (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday.

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HMRC Child Benefits: When delayed payments will be made (Helensburgh Advertiser)

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday.

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HMRC Child Benefits: When delayed payments will be made (Clydebank Post)

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday.

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HMRC apologises for child benefit payment error (Civil Service World)

HM Revenue and Customs has apologised for an error which saw around half a million people fail to receive their regular child benefit payment yesterday. Around ...

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HMRC confirms exact date delayed Child Benefit will be paid into ... (Mirror.co.uk)

On Monday,HMRC - which is in charge of running Child Benefit - confirmed that half a million people did not receive their Child Benefit payment.

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HMRC Child Benefits: When delayed payments will be made (The Chester Standard)

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday.

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Child benefit payment error hits half a million as HMRC promises a ... (Teesside Live)

Half a million people have been hit by delays in child benefit payments after 30% of Monday's payments were not processed. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has ...

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The child benefit mistake that could cost you ยฃ1300 a year (Telegraph.co.uk)

More than one million parents could lose out on hundreds of pounds if they fail to respond to a letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Child Benefit delay: 'I was forced to go to a food bank' (BBC News)

When Victoria Arthur's Child Benefit was not paid on Monday, her immediate concern was that she would not be able to afford nappies and milk for her four ...

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HMRC Child Benefits: When delayed payments will be made (Bournemouth Echo)

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday.

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HMRC Child Benefit payments delays as thousands missing out (Times Series)

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter.

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