£23 billion in UK benefits remains unclaimed

A report reveals that £23 billion in benefits remain unclaimed in the UK, with £1.7 billion specifically in child benefits. Many parents are not accessing available family-related benefits amid rising living costs. The tax-free childcare scheme, introduced in 2017, has been updated to allow more families to qualify. Parents can receive up to £2,000 per year for childcare costs, increasing to £4,000 for disabled children. Starting September 2025, the government will expand funded childcare hours for children aged nine months to school age, increasing from 15 to 30 hours per week. Parents can apply online to access these benefits.