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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

October dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

PA wire

A further interest rate rise to 5.5 per cent could well be on the cards this autumn.

Although the Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation fell from 7.9 per cent in June to 6.8 per cent in July, it still remains well above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target.

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