How to apply and make sure you're not missing out on support THOUSANDS of mums could get up to £184.03 to support them through their little one’s first few months through a little-known benefit.

With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. After having a baby, ...

New mums could get a boost to their weekly income while they take time off work to support their newborns. Maternity Allowance is a payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which boots ...

11:45, Mon, Jul 8, 2024 Updated: 11:46, Mon, Jul 8, 2024 New mothers could see a significant increase in their weekly income while they take time off to care for their newborns, thanks to the ...

The government will boost the benefit this April by more than £460 SOON-TO-BE mums can get extra help preparing for a new baby thanks to a little-known benefit. The extra financial support could boost ...

Mums who are self-employed or have recently stopped working could be entitled to up to £184 a week in support. Are self-employed and have been registered as working for yourself for at least 26 weeks ...

Pregnancy isn’t an easy ride. Exhaustion and sickness aside, expectant parents often find themselves doing mental gymnastics to work out how, or if, they’ll afford to take maternity leave. For many, ...

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