Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has hinted that there could be changes made to the benefits and pension system following her Budget announcement next month.
The new Labour Government is set to announce its first Budget at the end of next month. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that her Autumn statement, which will be revealed on October 30, will be influenced by some “tough decisions” but has assured there will be “no return to austerity”.
Benefits Benefits, including jobseeker’s allowance, universal credit and pension credit, are typically paid straight into the claimant’s account. As listed on the Government website, payment dates will usually stick to an easy-to-follow pattern. Since there are no bank holidays in October in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, your benefit payment schedule should be as follows:
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