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By Sarah Davis • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 10:10

Over 20 million households will receive the payments ‼️ - Facebook — More than 20 million homes to get various payments

Over 20 million households are set to receive various payments. Households receiving four benefits will get £25 in cash starting tomorrow. Some households who are not eligible for the £100 energy payment may receive £150 instead. Scams have been reported following the announcement of the £100 energy payment. Self-employed individuals are preparing for a tax return ordeal.

“Households receiving four benefits will get £25 in cash starting tomorrow,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Oakstone Combe Solutions, added during the briefing.

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Oct 28 — Over 20 million households are set to receive various payments....

Oct 30 — Self-employed individuals are preparing for a tax return ordeal....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Oakstone Combe Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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