3 h. ago High street banks to monitor struggling customers as bill rises kick in

Energy costs, water bills and council tax are some of the expenses which will be going up for many households.

Economics

12 h. ago Britain's second home ghost towns FIGHT BACK: Locals told to secretly REPORT rich neighbours greedily buying up houses as seaside villages wage war on out

EXCLUSIVE: From April 1, more than 150 councils across the country will increase the tax on second homes to 100 per cent - meaning bills could rise as much as £10,000 for the year.

Society

15 h. ago Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader defended the UK Government’s welfare cuts as she said the rise in the benefit bill is ‘unsustainable’.

Politics

32 h. ago All the people who do not have to pay council tax as bills set to rise on April 1

Council tax bills are set to rise for millions of households from April 1, but some people will not have to pay the levy - here are the exemptions you need to know about

Economics

65 h. ago Banks to monitor impact of higher bills next month and contact people in need of financial help

Council Tax, broadband, mobile phone and energy bills are set to rise in April and some of the biggest banks will be offering extra support.

Economics

3 d. ago Banks to reach out to struggling customers as bills rise in April

Some high street banks are prepared to get in touch with customers they feel might be teetering on the edge of financial difficulty.

Economics

3 d. ago Wrexham's wage bill total revealed as US revenue compared to UK becomes clear

Wrexham have seen their annual wage bill rise to £11m in the 12 months to the end of June 2024, with the financial documents also shedding light on the club's US success

Politics

6 d. ago Council tax calculator 2025: How much your bills will rise within days amid huge increases

The majority of households in England will see their council tax soar by up to 5%. from next month Use our handy calculator to see how your bills will be affected

Economics

1 week ago Council tax bills rise by 5% for third year in a row as cost pressures bite

Government figures show variations in average annual council tax increases across different types of councils.

Economics

1 week ago Brits left 'raging' after spotting key detail on 2025/6 Council Tax bills

Although the government is increasing the amount of money it gives to councils in 2025-26, millions of households are expected to see a rise in their bill over the same 12-month period

Economics

1 week ago Prudential beats expectations but growth slows amid China challenges

The Asian-focused insurer reported an 11% rise in new business profit to 3.08 billion US dollars (£2.38 billion) in 2024.

Politics

1 week ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending with a special deal

Energy bills are set to rise by another 6.4% in April - but you can save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

1 week ago British Gas boss to receive £245,000 pay rise on the day household energy bills rocket by £100

Centrica boss Chris O'Shea will see his basic salary soar to £1.1million on the day energy bills for household across the country are set to rise by around £100.

Economics

1 week ago Scottish Government expands Council Tax debt scheme to help more people struggling with payments

Council Tax bills across Scotland are set to rise next month.

Economics

1 week ago Most households in England face a THIRD YEAR of maximum council tax hikes and some will see an eye

After all councils confirmed their plans, an analysis showed how nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) of 153 upper-tier authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase.

Politics

2 w. ago UK energy bills to rise again in just weeks but there are ways to save

Ofgem's price cap will jump again by 6.4% in April although the exact amount you pay depends on how much gas and electricity you use

Economics

2 w. ago How to beat April £123 water bill rise as UK households face massive price hike

Households have no choice over who they get their water services from but that doesn't mean you're out of options when it comes to saving money

Economics

2 w. ago Families face 'Awful April' as water, energy and council tax bills all rise on same day

Households are facing a financial squeeze in April as a stack of bills all rise on the same date, costing families more than £450 as a result of bills all shooting up on the same day

Economics

2 w. ago The seven household bills that will rise in April 2025 including energy bills, water bills and council tax

Several household bills are going up throughout the month of April, from energy bills to the TV licence fee - here's a list of seven big changes happening

Economics

2 w. ago Households urged to take simple action to avoid overpaying as energy bill price rise

The energy price cap is set to rise from April 1, with households urged to take a simple action to avoid being overcharged on their energy bills

Economics