1 hour ago All the workers who won't be entitled to April's National Minimum Wage rise

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rose from April 1, 2025 - however, there are certain workers who won't get it

Politics

8 h. ago Full list of workers not entitled to National Minimum Wage as April sees rise

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rose from April 1, 2025 - but not all workers are guaranteed to get it

Politics

8 h. ago 15 job categories 'not guaranteed' to get the National Minimum Wage amid April rise

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates have increased, but not every employee is guaranteed this basic pay

Politics

25 h. ago Working age households set to be £400 worse off during the new financial year

An increase in wages is likely to be off-set by rises to fuel bills and Council Tax.

Economics

32 h. ago New and Basic State Pension payment rates starting next week for millions of older people

The New and Basic State Pensions will rise by 4.1 per cent from Monday, April 7.

Economics

37 h. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics

44 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: Britain's police forces are a pathetic failure and a dark menace to our society. This is my plan to finally fix the problem

We pay these people, and we pay them a lot, as your council tax bill will tell you if you look. So why do they treat us as a nuisance and worse?

Events

47 h. ago HMRC confirms change to Child Benefit due to start this summer

Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance payments will rise on April 7.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘Awful April’ bills rise will push people to poverty, homelessness and foodbanks, charities warn

Increasing cost of bills ranging from gas, electricity, water and council tax has left many ‘dangerously exposed’

Events

2 d. ago April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as bills go up for millions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics

3 d. ago Price increase: the areas worst affected by national council, car tax, TV licence rises of Awful April 2025

Household bills are soaring this April, with some regions facing eye-watering hikes 💸

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis explains how to claim council tax discount after April rise

Martin Lewis has explained how to claim council tax discount and check if your property is in the right price band after April’s rise.

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands in some Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on their energy bills

Energy bills are set to increase by 6.4% from April 1 as the energy price cap is set to rise

Economics

3 d. ago These are all the bills which are set to rise in 'awful April'

Households will be hit by a whole series of rises over the coming month

Politics

3 d. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

3 d. ago Exact dates DWP and HMRC benefits will rise in April including State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates are set to go up by 1.7% in April but the date they increase on will vary depending on the type of benefit

Politics

3 d. ago How to beat Rachel Reeves' savage bill hikes TODAY: From council tax to cars, utilities and housing

Over half a dozen major household bills are set to rise this April meaning millions of households will be forced to pay hundreds of pounds a year more.

Economics

3 d. ago Energy price cap increase: should you fix your tariff today?

As of 1 April, the energy price cap will rise by 6.4 per cent, which will mean that customers on variable rates will see their prices rise. Is it worth fixing yours?

Economics

3 d. ago How new car tax changes affect YOU? Major warning for drivers as many will be clobbered by VED increases from 1 April

The cost of car tax is set to rise dramatically for many drivers from tomorrow (1 April 2025) in the biggest shake up to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) in almost a decade.

Events

3 d. ago New State Pension payments starting next week will not be due for nearly half a million older people

The full New State Pension is set to rise to £921 each month from April under the Triple Lock.

Economics