HMRC froze 23,000 families' child benefit over incomplete travel data
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HMRC froze 23,000 families' child benefit over incomplete travel data
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"Tens of thousands of parents had their child benefit halted by HMRC after travelling outside of the UK. Some 23,489 claimants were sent letters from HMRC questioning their residency after spending time out of the country, an investigation by The Guardian found. In many cases, the travel plans lasted only a few days. Among the people whose benefits were frozen was a woman who visited France for five days after her husband died there,"
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while avoiding paywalls and seeking donations to fund journalism. The outlet investigates topics including Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. HMRC halted child benefit for tens of thousands of claimants after travel outside the UK and sent 23,489 letters questioning residency. Many trips lasted only days. Rules generally allow up to eight weeks abroad or 12 weeks in exceptional circumstances. HMRC apologised, suspended payments during inquiries, and said most suspensions were correct.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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