Non-working parents lose £720 a year: how to get help.
20.11.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
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Additional financial opportunities for parents
According to The Sun: Parents taking leave from work to care for their children may miss out on a little-known free payment of £720 a year. This little-known tax provides financial support, especially for mothers who on average lose £65,000 in income during the first five years of a child's life.
If a parent or guardian is not working, a relative can assist in applying for this payment.
“Every penny in account can significantly ease parents' financial hardships,” experts say.
Parents should pay attention to the possibility of receiving this financial supplement, even if they are temporarily not working. Using this help can be an important step in ensuring the financial stability of the family while raising children.
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