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The Sure Start Maternity Grant has been around for a number of years, but not every parent knows about it.
In short, it’s a one-off £500 payment for new parents to help with the costs of having a child. The Department of Work And Pensions introduced the grant in the ’90s for those on low incomes to provide extra support.
As it’s a grant, you do not have to pay...