3 h. ago Keir Starmer claims Brits will be better off despite rising bills in 'awful April'

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that people will ultimately be better off despite soaring bills, including energy, water and council tax, in what has been dubbed 'awful April'

Politics

4 h. ago 'The sale would have collapsed': Londoners who beat the stamp duty deadline and saved thousands

Conveyancing delays led to some anxious waits for buyers trying to beat the tax deadline. Here’s what to do if you missed the boat

Events

4 h. ago ‘Awful April’ bills rise will push people to poverty, homelessness and foodbanks, charities warn

Increasing cost of bills ranging from gas, electricity, water and council tax has left many ‘dangerously exposed’

Events

9 h. ago The house price points where April 1 stamp duty changes could hit you hardest

Many home buyers face higher stamp duty costs from today (April 1) - here is how you could be affected at different price points

Events

9 h. ago Council tax rises for millions from today – check if you can get yours for £0

Millions of households are facing a council tax rise from today, but there are ways you may be able to lower your bill – and 2.3million people can actually get it to £0

Economics

9 h. ago Council tax map: Find out the average bill in your area as 90% see maximum increase

Nine out of ten authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase this year

Economics

10 h. ago Check for unclaimed money or savings to help with rising bills this month

Council Tax, energy bills, broadband, mobile phones and the TV licence are all going up this month.

Economics

10 h. ago Martin Lewis urges 400,000 people to claim Council Tax discount before new payment due this month

The consumer champion warned thousands of people are entitled to Council Tax savings but not claiming.

Economics

11 h. ago Households in these Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills

The Great British Insulation Scheme could help thousands of families reduce their gas and electricity costs this year as costs on tax, broadband and more is set to rise from today

Economics

11 h. 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

11 h. ago Martin Lewis explains how to claim council tax discount after April rise

Martin Lewis has explained how to claim council tax discount and check if your property is in the right price band after April’s rise.

Politics

11 h. ago Families in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills this year

A scheme could help low-income households save up to £400 each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades

Economics

11 h. ago Thousands in some Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on their energy bills

Energy bills are set to increase by 6.4% from April 1 as the energy price cap is set to rise

Economics

11 h. ago Voices: Energy, water, council tax – how are you coping with rising bills this ‘awful April’? Join The Independent Debate

As ‘awful April’ brings another wave of rising bills, we want to know — are you feeling the pinch, and has Labour’s handling of the cost of living crisis so far changed your view of Sir Keir Starmer’s government?

Economics

11 h. ago Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves dodge pain of energy and water hikes thanks to 'cap' on bills at Downing Street flats... as they enjoy Westminster's low council tax

Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves only pay a taxable benefit on running costs at the grace-and-favour apartments in Downing Street .

Economics

12 h. ago Town hall rich list: Nearly 100 council employees earn more than prime minister in London

Westminster City Council tops a ‘Town Hall Rich List’ revealed on the same day as council tax goes up across the country

Politics

12 h. ago The household bills rising today – from energy to council tax

April will be a tough month for struggling households this year

Economics

12 h. ago UK house price growth stalled in March ahead of stamp duty hike

Nationwide Building Society recorded a 0.0 per cent month-on-month average UK house price growth in March, ahead of today’s stamp duty changes

Politics

13 h. ago Stamp duty calculator shows exactly how much more you'll pay from today

You can use our stamp duty calculator below to see exactly how much these changes could cost you, whether you're moving home, or if you're a first-time buyer

Politics

13 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