Families across Fife who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from today (April 6).

Families with one child will now receive up to £1,331 a year – an annual increase of £83.20, and up to £881 a year per additional child – an annual increase of £54.60. There's no limit to how many children families can claim for.

Parents will receive £102.40 every four weeks (£25.60 per week) for the first or only child, and £67.80 every four weeks (£16.95 per week) for each additional child.

You don't need to contact HMRC if you already have ongoing claims with them – the increased benefit payment will continue to be paid directly into your bank account.

If you do need to update your personal details, such as a change of bank account or address, you can do this using the HMRC app or online at www.gov.uk/hmrc.