As if navigating life as a single parent isn't hard enough, understanding your way around the different benefits you could be eligible for isn't exactly simple either.
As if navigating life as a single parent isn't hard enough, understanding your way around the different benefits you could be eligible for isn't exactly simple either.
To help simplify the process and help you understand the different benefits you might be eligible for as a single mum or dad, we've created an easy guide.You could be eligible for any of the below if you meet the criteria.under 16For the eldest or only child you can claim £21.15 per week plus £14 for any additional children. This is paid every 4 weeks. If the child's parents have split, only one parent will get Child Benefit for the child or children.
The amount you can claim depends on your personal circumstance as well as how many children you have. Keep in mind that you can only claim for your first two children.As a single parent, you may be eligible for a discount of your council tax. Visit the Government website to find out if you qualify at
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Government yet to issue a single visa to Ukrainians we are helping, charity saysA charity supporting Ukrainian refugees says the UK Government has failed to grant a single visa to any of the people it is trying to help.
Read more »
Jack Woodley attack: Single stab caused 18-year-old's deathJack Woodley was punched, kicked and stamped on by a group of youths before being stabbed.
Read more »
Desperately happy single mumWhy is it still considered in denial or crazy if you say you are happy as a single mum ? For the first time in my life I have peace , routine , and what I feared being alone turned out to be great ! So sick of reading single mums are desperate, behave .
Read more »
Ukraine war: With a single sentence Joe Biden has given a gift to Moscow's propaganda machineThe US President may well be wishing his own verbal flourish about his desire for president Putin's political demise does not come back to haunt him as he returns to Washington.
Read more »
Barry Rubery's children appeal to find their father's murdererBarry Rubery, 68, was brutally attacked at his home in 2010 but his killers have never been found.
Read more »
Recovery workers find second black box of crashed China Eastern flight🚨 China Eastern plane crash: Recovery workers find second black box, state media says
Read more »