Bit of advice needed - my nursery is not asking for payment while closed which is great, but I'm going to have to tell HMRC this (obviously). I'm a bit worried they'll close my claim and move me over to UC, plus we have absolutely no idea how long nurseries will close for. I could tell them on the Monday and the nursery reopens the next day (granted, this is unlikely). I have just checked on an online benefits calculator and I would be entitled to very minimal child tax credit if there are no childcare costs based on my wage.
When should I tell HMRC? The other option is not telling them until I have a better idea of how long this is likely to go on for, and banking the money for the inevitable overpayment. I'd be happy to do this but it feels dodgy.