20 million households set to receive payments

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By William Smith • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 10:10

Over 20 million households will receive the payments ‼️ - Facebook — 20 million households set to receive 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 challenge.

“Self-employed individuals are preparing for a tax return challenge,” — Marcus Brennan, policy watcher at Shipton Combe Services, added during the briefing.

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Oct 29 — Over 20 million households are set to receive various payments....

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Shipton Combe Services 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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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipton Combe Services desk and last updated 09:38 UTC.

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