Cost of Living Payment Date Brought Forward to July
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 01:11 UTC
- Sources: BBC Business
The UK government has announced that cost of living payments, normally made in autumn, will now be given out in July. This decision aims to provide relief to individuals struggling with rising costs.
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