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Child Benefit is going up in April 2026.
If you’re one of the millions of families claiming Child Benefit, you’ve got a little more money heading your way from 6 April. And if you haven’t claimed yet? Read on, because you could be missing out on hundreds of pounds. How much will you get? From 6 April, Child Benefit pays £27.05 a week…
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Tax-Free Childcare
Save on Easter childcare expenses in Yorkshire and The Humber with Tax-Free Childcare Working families encouraged to cut the cost of Easter childcare by signing up to Tax-Free Childcare. Latest figures show 46,185 families in Yorkshire and The Humber saved on their childcare bills in December 2025 More than £46 million in government cash helped…
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A New Fund, A New Approach
Moving from the Household Support Fund to the Crisis and Resilience Fund. The Household Support Fund is coming to an end as of 31 March 2026. Funded by the UK Government and distributed through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to local councils, it provided non-repayable grants to help vulnerable households cover essentials such as food,…
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Avoid Holiday Childcare Costs: Sign Up for Tax-Free Childcare
49,800 families in Yorkshire and the Humber avoid the Hallowe’en chills by using Tax-Free Childcare Working families are encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the spooky school holidays to avoid tricky childcare bills as latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show 49,805 families in Yorkshire and the Humber got a…
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Free Summer of Family Fun activities in the Parks
Upcoming Activities – Summer 2025 A dozen of the district’s parks and green spaces are set to host free fun days for children throughout the summer holidays. Organised by Bradford Council, the events will take place at 12 locations across the district, offering a range of exciting, free activities including a climbing tower, bouncy castles,…
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Home Energy Advice
Better Housing Better Health are offering home energy advice. BHBH is a dedicated charity working locally to enhance your domestic warmth & wellbeing. By adopting a preventative approach, they strive to create healthier living environments for all. Their free helpline serves as a single point of contact, offering invaluable services, expert advice, and financial support…