2 w. ago AA issues £150 warning to drivers as new DVLA car tax changes come into force

The motoring organisation has warned how owners of small and family cars who currently benefit from lower road tax rates, face paying £150 if they upgrade their vehicle

Events

2 w. ago Belgian prince loses battle to receive benefits on top of six

Prince Laurent’s annual state allowance was cut by 15 per cent

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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 w. ago Voices: Energy, water, council tax – how are you coping with rising bills this ‘awful April’? Join The Independent Debate

As ‘awful April’ brings another wave of rising bills, we want to know — are you feeling the pinch, and has Labour’s handling of the cost of living crisis so far changed your view of Sir Keir Starmer’s government?

Economics

3 w. 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 w. ago Awful April bill rises: 'Our benefits already aren't enough for my family to get by'

Michelle Kerr, 41, from Glasgow is dreading how soaring bills and costs from today will impact her family with the mum-of-three claiming she risks going into debt

Politics

3 w. ago Is 'April Bills Day' just the start? Brits are hit with hikes to council tax, energy, water, NICs and vehicle duty... amid fears burden will have to rise AGAIN due to Trump tariffs

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting today - with fears Donald Trump 's tariffs will soon push the burden even higher.

Economics

3 w. ago Are you worried about 'Awful April'? Take our poll as bills set to rise

April is bringing a wave of price hikes across the UK - from council tax to energy bills. With costs rising and wages stagnating, we're asking if you're worried

Politics

3 w. ago Brace yourself for 'Awful April' cost of living increases from TOMORROW: Brits face fallout from hikes to council tax, energy bills, NICs and vehicle duty ... before Trump hammers us as well

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting tomorrow - before Donald Trump adds to the economic hammering.

Economics

3 w. ago Lowest earners ‘running out of options’ ahead of April bill hikes

Citizens Advice said those on the lowest incomes were ‘already stretched to breaking point’ even before ‘awful April’ bill rises take effect.

Politics

4 w. ago Proportion of children living in low income families, by local area

Relative low income is defined here as any family claiming child benefit and at least one other household benefit.

Society

4 w. ago Asda: UK groceries shopping retailer to give staff generous pay rise and invest £80m to increase wages, jobs

The firm is bringing pay boosts and family-friendly benefits for thousands of staff 💼

Economics