Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check

Core point

Child benefit is currently worth £27.05 a week for the first child and £17.90 for each subsequent child. Official data indicates that nearly a third of eligible parents do not claim child benefit before their baby's first birthday. Payments can only be backdated for three months, potentially costing families hundreds of pounds. The High Income Child Benefit Charge affects high-earning parents, reducing or stopping payments based on income.