21 h. ago The households that can claim up to 70% discount on water bills

Water bills in Wales have had a huge hike after the start of 'Awful April', but there may be a way for customers to slash their water bills by hundreds of thousands of pound

Politics

31 h. ago Families 'devastated' as popular play centre suddenly shuts after 14 years

The owner of the centre said she'd 'simply run out of options' after 'struggling to keep our heads above water'

Politics

2 d. ago DWP's Statutory Sick Pay change to make many an extra £100 better off each week

DWP is changing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) this month which could see some of UK's lowest earners being given more money- here is everything you need to know

Economics

2 d. ago Top Tech: Our favourite mobile and SIM only deals to help beat the April price hikes

With millions of Brits set to be hit with higher bills this month, we've pulled together some of our favourite deals on mobile and SIM only contracts to help keep costs down

Economics

3 d. 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 d. 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 d. ago 59 car models facing brutal £2,745 car tax hike in April revealed

Motorists are urged to check if their cars have been hit by the new Vehicle Excise Duty rates, which are set to take effect from April 1, 2025

Economics

3 d. ago All the things that are going up in price in April 2025 including energy bills and broadband

Many household bills and costs are set to increase from April 2025 - here's a full list of price hikes

Economics

4 d. ago Sky offers £120 saving for broadband and TV billpayers ahead of April price hike

As April price hikes fall this week, Sky has taken 120 off the price of its popular TV and broadband plans - but there's still a catch

Economics

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. ago Why Tuesday is 'April Cruel Day' as collection of 'devastating' bill hikes hit

April Fool’s Day is no longer just a day for practical jokes, writes Derek Mitchell

Events

8 d. ago Rangers DO have Vaclav Cerny purchase option but time is running out for cut price deal

The winger has been the stand-out performer for the Light Blues so this season - and could remain at Ibrox

Economics

8 d. 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

9 d. 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

9 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

1 week 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

1 week 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