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UK Inflation Drops to 3%, Spending Cuts Persist Amid Costs

2/25/2026

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Inflation in the UK has decreased to 3%, the lowest in ten months, with expectations it may hit the Bank of England's 2% target by April.
Despite this, 63% of UK residents report reducing spending on essentials due to high living costs.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aims to transition all legacy benefits to universal credit by March 2026.
In Canada, the government will distribute benefits in March, including the Canada Child Benefit on March 20 and the Canada Disability Benefit on March 19.
Payments for the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security are set for March 27.

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Story summary

Inflation in the UK has decreased to 3%, the lowest in ten months, with expectations it may hit the Bank of England's 2% target by April.
Despite this, 63% of UK residents report reducing spending on essentials due to high living costs.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aims to transition all legacy benefits to universal credit by March 2026.
In Canada, the government will distribute benefits in March, including the Canada Child Benefit on March 20 and the Canada Disability Benefit on March 19.
Payments for the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security are set for March 27.