Maternity Rights For Births After 30 April 2000.

Child benefit

This is paid weekly or four-weekly to someone who is responsible for a child aged under 16 (or under 19 if s/he is in full-time education up to 'A' level or equivalent).

No national insurance contributions are necessary and the benefit is tax free. The amount for a first or only child is £15 per week and £10 per week for each subsequent child.

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