9 d. ago Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.

Events

9 d. ago Whole ecosystems ‘decimated’ by weeks of wildfires, charities warn

Vast areas of habitat for small mammals and birds have been damaged across the UK by the recent wildfires.

Events

2 w. ago Household bills are rising but there are 8 ways you can save money

So many household bills are rising this month that it's been dubbed 'Awful April' but experts say there are some things you can do to save money and counteract the price rises

Economics

3 w. ago Bills we hate paying the most revealed as 'awful April' hits millions of Brits

'Awful April' is here and hitting Brits in their wallets with bills soaring. And now, new data has revealed the bills we hate paying the most, with TV license and council tax topping the list

Economics

3 w. ago Experts share how you can still beat ‘awful April’ bill spikes

Bills have risen on all fronts this month – but there are things you can do

Science

3 w. ago Keir Starmer claims Brits will be better off despite rising bills in 'awful April'

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that people will ultimately be better off despite soaring bills, including energy, water and council tax, in what has been dubbed 'awful April'

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’

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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 'Awful April' bills going up from today and costing you £360 more

The Mirror rounds up all the bills that are getting more expensive from this April - including council tax, energy, broadband, mobile and water - and how you can save money by acting now

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 Urgent £186 water bill warning to thousands of Brits before April

'Awful April' brings with it swathes of household bill hikes that will see millions of Brits become worse off. However, home expert Nancy Emery reveals one simple way you can cut almost £200 from your annual water bill

Events

3 w. ago All the bills going up in 'awful April' from council tax to water

Energy bills, broadband and mobile, and the TV licence, will also become more expensive - but The Mirror has highlighted all the ways to fight back and cut your costs

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 Every bill set to go up within days as 'Awful April' hits all households

Energy bills, water bills, council tax, TV, broadband and car tax are all going up

Events