4 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

20 h. 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

59 h. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

62 h. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

3 d. ago Households without a smart meter told to do one thing 'as soon as you can'

Households on standard variable tariffs may be charged higher rates based on estimated usage from April

Politics

3 d. ago Energy giants rake half a trillion in profits while households' bills go through the roof

New analysis shows energy companies have made more than £500m over the past five years, partly fuelled by soaring wholesale prices that have cost households a packet

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

3 d. ago How much it costs to use a pressure washer and how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a makeover, and a pressure washer is ideal for a quick and effective clean - here’s how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

Events

4 d. ago DWP giving £812 payment to help you with common household costs

The money is available to people who need additional help to cover common household costs such as furniture and clothing

Economics

4 d. ago Energy bills could finally be cut in welcome news for households says forecast

The energy price cap is set to be cut this summer in a much-needed boost for households already struggling with the cost of living crisis, according to new forecasts

Science

5 d. ago 'They're making April Fools of us': Labour's tax raids and soaring household bills to cost families £1,000 a year more from next week

Families face a hammering of £1,000 to their annual budgets from next week as Labour's tax raids and inflation-busting bill hikes come into force.

Economics

6 d. ago Government payment to help with costs after a loved one dies

Households who are concerned about covering the full cost of a funeral may be able to get additional financial support

Events

7 d. ago Household Support Fund 2025: will vital DWP cost of living payment applications be extended

The Household Support Fund is set to continue, providing vital assistance through 2026 💸

Economics

8 d. ago Households only have days left to claim free £500 cost of living payment

The support - which was first launched in 2021 - gives local councils pots of cash, which they then use to provide cost of living help to people living in those areas

Economics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on £1.65 item ahead of price rise

The price of this common item is set to rise in April so Martin Lewis has advised households to stock up now before the cost goes up

Economics

1 week ago UK households spent a record £217 billion on housing costs in 2024

Housing costs were estimated by Savills to have been £8.6 billion higher last year than a previous peak in 2016

Economics

1 week ago Those who use washing machines regularly to be hit with extra £138 charge

Washing your clothes is about to cost households more

Economics

1 week ago Briton's average annual mortgage bill soars £2,800 in just two years due to rocketing rates

British households - both renters and homeowners - spent a record £217billion on housing costs last year - £8.6billion more than the previous peak in 2016

Economics

1 week ago Record £217bn spent by UK households on housing costs in 2024, study suggests

Housing costs were estimated by Savills to have been £8.6 billion higher last year than a previous peak in 2016, when adjusted for inflation.

Economics

2 w. ago Council tax to be 18% higher in the North East than London – study

Analysis highlighted a huge regional disparity in households’ council tax costs.

Politics