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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Aine Fox

Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Many people on benefits are still likely to struggle with the costs of basic essentials despite an above-inflation rise from April next year, experts have warned.

The September inflation rate, announced on Wednesday, is typically used to decide the level of increase for many benefits, such as universal credit (UC), tax credits and disability benefits.

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