STUDENTS who collect their GCSE results in two weeks and plan to stay in full time education or unpaid training are still eligible for child benefit.

Their parents must inform HMRC of their plans to receive it and to ensure it is not automatically stopped on August 31.

The form needs to arrive with HMRC before Friday, August 31.

Phone 0300 200 3100 or create an account at www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account