This month sees some major changes to everything from benefits payouts to when you can claim your pension – this is what’s changing in October and what it will cost you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is changing furlough rules this month (Image)

October has barely got going, but there have already been some major changes to benefits and other Government payouts.

For some it’s good news, with a string of people on universal credit seeing extra cash coming this month.

For some, it’s less good news – with the latest changes to state pension ages meaning people now have to wait until at least their 66th birthday.

For others it’s a case of being wary – with changes to furlough seeing bosses get less Government cash, and employees needing to be watchful with their pay packets to ensure they’re not short-changed.

Here are the major changes happening in October – and what it means for you – in more detail:

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