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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

October 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

As temperatures begin to drop following a scorching summer, many will be worrying about the increased costs that the colder seasons bring.

For millions in the country, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as prices continue to rise faster than household incomes.

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