HMRC Glitch Delays Child Benefit Payments for Half a Million Families

Technical error leaves 30% of scheduled payments unprocessed, affecting vital income for many households

• Around 500,000 families did not receive child benefit payments due to a processing error at HMRC.
• The issue impacted 30% of payments scheduled for Monday, leaving many without crucial funds.
• HMRC has apologized and is working urgently to resolve the problem, assuring it won't affect future payments.
• Affected families are advised not to contact HMRC as updates will be provided through official channels.
• Claimants can seek redress from HMRC once the issue is resolved, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.

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