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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

October 2026 benefit and pension payment dates plus cost of living support

Autumn is well underway, with falling temperatures bringing the cost of living to the forefront of many people’s minds across the UK.

A rise in inflation to 3.1 per cent in August marked a five-month high, with fears of a costly winter on the horizon.

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