26 h. ago Consumer confidence slides amid household bill hikes and ‘Trump Tariffs’

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell four points in April to minus 23, led by an eight-point fall in expectations for the wider economy.

Politics

63 h. ago People on State Pension or benefits could cut broadband bill to under £20 this month

Simple way to access cheaper broadband packages and boost household budget as April bill hikes kick in.

Economics

9 d. ago 'Restaurant made mistake with my order then things got worse when I saw my bill'

One man was left annoyed when a restaurant made a mistake with his order. However, things got even worse when he checked the bill and saw what they had done

Politics

9 d. ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP highlights Scottish Government action to keep household bills as low as possible

Clare Adamson highlighted free university tuition, free prescriptions, free eye tests, free bus passes for the under 22s and over 60s, among many other additional services.

Politics

1 week ago HMRC sends letter 'out of blue' asking UK household pays £56,000 bill 'at once'

A woman has spoken out after being "harassed" by HMRC for two years after the taxman wrongly claimed she owed more than £50,000 in inheritance tax - despite her paying the bill

Economics

1 week ago Octopus postcode electricity plan could lead to higher bills in key part of UK

The energy giant is urging the government to introduce regional tariffs based on local supply and demand - a move that could see electricity costs rise in the South East

Science

2 w. ago Cut your energy bills £237 in 10 minutes with a bowl of hot water

Expert Robert Andrews says a common mistake means a lot of us are paying more than we should

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis warns 'Sky isn't telling you this' in urgent message to customers

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone with a broadband or mobile phone contract, as a new law change could see you hit with a higher rise than ever before

Events

2 w. ago State Pension warning as bills and benefit cuts could 'wipe out' triple lock

The basic state pension rose by £361.40 this month under the triple lock formula - but this could be almost entirely eaten up by rising household bills

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 Households can get up to 90% off water bills after £123 hike

On April 1, water bills for households in England and Wales increased by an average of £123 a year - or £10 a month - bringing the average household bill to £603 a year

Economics

3 w. ago Sky's 50p per day TV and Netflix pack can help Brits avoid April bill increases

Household bills including water, council tax, broadband and TV are on the up this month, but we found a way to beat the hikes with Sky's new TV and Netflix package

Politics

3 w. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis' 'burning cash' warning for anyone paying over £10 for household bill

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has urged all Brits forking out more than £10 on a common household bill to search for a better deal, after thousands admitted to paying £30 or more per month

Economics

3 w. 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 w. 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 w. ago The household bills rising today – from energy to council tax

April will be a tough month for struggling households this year

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 Millions of Londoners hit with huge household bill rises on 'April Cruel Day'

Millions of Londoners hit with huge household bill rises on 'April Cruel Day'  London Evening Standard

Economics