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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Autumn Budget 2026: What it could mean for pensions and benefits

The first Budget under new prime minister Andy Burnham is less than a week away, with households across the country waiting to find out what the planned fiscal changes could mean for them.

A leading concern for many is the UK’s rising cost of living. Inflation rose to 3.5 per cent in September to mark the highest level in nearly a year as rising energy costs drive up prices.

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