6 h. ago Energy bill discounts and free support ahead of April increase

Households could get ahead of the April energy increase with a variety of support from suppliers and local authorities

Science

32 h. ago Trump warns 'if the EU and Canada work to do economic harm to the USA' they will be hit with 'far LARGER tariffs than currently planned' after slapping 25% on all foreign

The US President plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting on April 3, and earlier in March rolled out an increase in tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from EU

Events

49 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent plea for households to take up cheaper energy offer before cap rise

Martin Lewis says all bill payers should consider a new deal before the price cap increases in April

Politics

53 h. ago DWP Employment and Support Allowance to increase in April 2025

Employment and Support Allowance is just one of many DWP benefits increasing from next month - here's everything you need to know and a full list of rates going up

Politics

56 h. ago Further welfare cuts expected as Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver spring statement – UK politics live

Keir Starmer will face Kemi Badenoch at PMQs before the chancellor delivers her spring statement John Healey, the defence secretary, has been doing an interview round this morning because overnight the Treasury briefed journalists that Rachel Reeves will announce an extra £2.2bn in defence spending from April in the spring statement. (Presumably that was the story the Treasury press office were hoping would be leading the news bulletins this morning, not the new benefit cuts).In its news release, the Treasury said:The chancellor will announce a further £2.2bn funding increase for defence from April, as she warns that Britain has to “move quickly in a changing world”.The funding will be invested in advanced technologies so that Britain’s armed forces have the tools they need to compete and win in modern warfare. This includes guaranteeing the investment to fit Royal Navy ships with Directed Energy Weapons by 2027. These weapons can hit a £1 coin from 1km away and take down drones at ...

Politics

67 h. ago Reeves to unveil £2.2bn UK defence spending boost in Spring Statement

Money for increase from April will come from aid budget and backup funds

Economics

3 d. ago Council tax calculator: Find out how much your bill is going up by from April 2025

The government has announced it is increasing council tax bills by 5% in April - use your postcode to see how much your bill is going up by

Economics

3 d. ago Child benefit increase for April revealed – here are all the welfare rates you need to know

All benefit payment rates will be increasing in April

Politics

3 d. ago Full list shows how much extra drivers will pay from next week

Motorists are set to face prices increases from April 1.

Politics

3 d. ago How much will minimum wages go up by in 2025? Increases to take effect in April

Lower paid workers, especially those aged between 18 and 20, are about to get a significant uplift to their pay

Politics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis warns drivers they are being 'overcharged' on new 2025 bills

The MoneySavingExpert founder sent a clear message to motorists renewing their car insurance this year ahead of April's wave of bill increases

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4 d. ago O2, EE, Three and Vodafone increasing mobile bills this April

Many customers can expect the cost of their monthly bill to go up, but not all mobile providers are affected

Politics

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

5 d. ago DWP new state pension cash boost you'll get from now on with millions set to benefit

The state pension is set for a major increase in April this year, with payments set to rise by 4.1% from the current 2022/23 financial year

Economics

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 DWP PIP and ADP payment rates will increase in two weeks and some will get £163 boost

The DWP has confirmed new increased payment rates start from April 7

Economics

8 d. ago Hundreds of thousands of drivers 'have 10 days to act' to save £195

Motorists are set to face prices increases from April 1

Economics

8 d. ago UK Passport prices increase next month in blow for holidaymakers

The price of the essential travel document will increase on April 10

Politics

8 d. ago New State Pension payments set to rise to £921 each month from April

The full Basic State Pension will increase to £705 every four weeks from April 7.

Economics

9 d. ago Money expert warns Brits to brace for 'huge' bill increases starting in 12 days

The National Minimum Wage is set to go up and apply to those over 23 on April 1st, along with an increase in benefits for those who claim

Events