Child Benefit payments will shift due to upcoming bank holidays, with May 5 and May 26 payments anticipated earlier than usual. Families can expect their payments on May 2 and May 23, respectively.
Ms Humphreys emphasized the need to prioritize funds for child benefit in the upcoming budget, stating, "target the money where it's most needed." She mentioned several measures aimed at supporting families during this period, particularly highlighting the importance of providing timely support before holidays, suggesting that financial assistance prior to Christmas would be significant.
"The birth of a child is a joyful time for new parents, but the Green Party is conscious it can be also very stressful... No-one should have to go into debt in order to have a baby..."
