Millions of people are not claiming the benefits they are entitled to, including Child Benefit and help with Council Tax bills.
Analysis from online benefits calculator Entitledto estimated that a massive £15bn is going unclaimed by seven million families, who are missing out on cash that could boost their income during the cost of living crisis.
The biggest benefit going unclaimed is Council Tax Support, with nearly three million missing out on £2.7billion between them. Council Tax Support comes from local councils and can mean your bill being reduced to nothing at all, depending on your circumstances.