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Parents of teenagers in Scotland have been urged to act now to ensure they do not miss out on Child Benefit payments that are potentially worth thousands of pounds each year. Advice Direct Scotland is reminding parents who have a child aged between 16 and 19 that the payments will stop at the end of this month, unless they take action. ‌

The charity said families with two children in this age bracket could miss out on more than £2,250 per year in UK Government support if they ignore the deadline on August 31. ‌

After a child turns 16, the regular Child Benefit payments that are paid to their parents automatically stop, unless they are continuing in education or training. To continue receiving the money, parents must tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they are ext

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