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Alexander Smail

Child Benefit £21.80 explained as claimants receive lower payments

People across Scotland and the UK who claim Child Benefit were left confused after receiving a smaller-than-expected sum in their bank account on Friday.

Child Benefit is a benefit intended to offer financial support to parents or guardians of children under the age of 16, or anyone under the age of 20 who is in full-time education or training.

Most claimants receive their money on a monthly basis, but single parents or those getting certain other benefits like Income Support can have it paid weekly.

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