55 h. ago Countdown to Rachel Reeves' April Fools tax bomb! Brits face fallout from hikes in council tax, NICs, IHT, vehicle duty and energy bills ... and maybe Trump tariffs to come

Council tax and energy bills are set to go up from April 1, adding to the cost of running a home, even before Rachel Reeves gave her Spring Statement.

Economics

57 h. ago EE will pay you £300 to switch from Virgin Media and Sky broadband as April price hikes loom

The broadband experts are paying consumers to ditch their old internet providers - as they pick up the exit fee but its conditions are strict

Economics

3 d. ago February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.

Economics

4 d. ago Energy experts warn of £138 charge for any households using an air fryer

Households who cook their food using an air fryer have been told to brace for increasing charges ahead of Ofgem's latest energy price cap hike, which comes into effect on April 1, 2025

Events

4 d. ago Average price of pint to surge above £5 due to April cost hikes, say beer bosses

The British Beer and Pub Association said the average cost of a pint is expected to rise by around 21p due to budget-linked cost increases.

Economics

5 d. ago New employment laws coming in April 2025 including wage increases and NI hike

Here are the new laws coming into effect in April 2025

Politics

6 d. ago We compared Sky and Virgin Media broadband plans for the best deal ahead of April price hikes

Sky and Virgin are set to increase their broadband prices in April - here's which one will be cheaper afterwards.

Economics

6 d. ago Brits to be hit with £138 washing machine charge from April 1 after new energy cap hike

The cost of running a washing machine is about to go up, but there are ways you can cut the costs now before the new Ofgem energy price cap kicks in

Economics

8 d. ago Should I renew my passport ahead of planned April price hike?

The Government announced the passport price increase on Wednesday, March 19

Politics

9 d. 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 Some state pensioners can get TV licence for nothing ahead of April price hike

With the fee set to go up by £5 from next month, some individuals are eligible for a massive reduction in their licences – even as low as £0 – if they meet certain criteria

Economics

1 week 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 Martin Lewis' urgent warning to anyone who's recently signed up to an energy deal

The Money Saving Expert team has a warning for anyone who's recently signed up to a fixed energy deal as the April price cap hike looms

Events

2 w. ago Average water bill: one thing to do to save money ahead of April 2025 UK increase

The simple step you can take to reduce costs before April’s hike hits 💧

Economics

2 w. ago Rent hikes of up to £600 a month from April 1 could leave thousands homeless

Millions more are facing an April Cruel Day cost of living nightmare with soaring rents, council tax, water charges and energy bills all hitting next month

Society

3 w. ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Energy bills rise by 6.4% in April—save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

3 w. ago Full list of 59 petrol and diesel models slapped with car tax hike in April 2025

From April 1, car tax changes will affect all drivers in the UK - but drivers of these specific models could see the sharpest rise

Events

3 w. ago NHS dentistry facing ‘existential crisis’ with more practices going private amid tax hike

The warning comes as the Liberal Democrats urge the government to exempt the health and social care sector from the April hike to National Insurance contributions, which will cost the sector £3 billion in the next financial year

Economics

3 w. ago Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff

Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is back in the Commons this week, stuffed with ideas for improving everyday working life: that’s the big step forward for a government that was elected on a promise of radical change. The weekend headlines, however, were all about what won’t be changing after all. The so-called right to switch off – an early Rayner idea about legislating to prevent employees being pestered by out-of-hours calls and emails, which was already presumed dead due to not being in the bill – was ritually killed off once again for the Sunday papers, with a briefing that it still won’t be in the bill after fresh amendments are tabled on Tuesday.Presumably the idea was to reassure businesses fearful of extra regulatory burdens, on top of the looming April hike in employers’ national insurance. But since it’s ...

Politics

3 w. ago Council tax band: how to check my council tax bands online for bill reduction or pay discount

April’s bill hikes are coming – but one simple check could save you money 💸

Economics