The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Child Payment

Possible delays for families waiting on new £25 weekly child payment this winter

Some 89,000 applications were made in just 48 hours when eligibility rules changed on November 14.

Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

Eligible families to receive automatic benefit payments from this week

ELIGIBILE families will begin to receive automatic payment of certain benefits from this week, following the expansion of the Scottish Child…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2022

Scottish Child Payment: What is it and how much money can you get

The Scottish Child Payment is in place to help towards to cost of support a family for those who also get certain benefits such as Universal Credit or Child Tax Benefit.

Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022

Parents can now apply for £25 weekly income boost for children up to the age of 16

New applications made this week will be backdated and could be paid out by early January.

Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022

Ministers across UK told to ‘take notice’ as Scottish Child Payment expanded

The benefit for low-income families has now been rolled out to those with children under 16.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

14 ways to increase your monthly income before New Year

Quickly check if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

Daily Record · Nov 10, 2022

Families can apply for £25 weekly boost for children up to the age of 16 from next week

New applications made on November 14 could be paid out by early January.

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

Households with children up to 16 to get November income boost

The Scottish Government has revealed that starting November 14, all children who currently receive the Scottish Child Payment will see it automatically upped from £20 to £25 a week. From November 14, applications for the devolved benefit will be ope

Glasgow Live · Nov 2, 2022

Families to receive income boost for children up to the age of 16 this month

It is estimated that over 400,000 under-16s will be eligible for the financial support from November 14.

Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022

13 ways to boost income by up to £3,000 before Christmas as bills soar

Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting that an estimated £15 billion state support from the DWP went unclaimed in 2021.

Glasgow Live · Oct 14, 2022