66 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

3 d. 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

3 d. ago These are all the bills which are set to rise in 'awful April'

Households will be hit by a whole series of rises over the coming month

Politics

3 d. ago Awful April bill rises: 'Our benefits already aren't enough for my family to get by'

Michelle Kerr, 41, from Glasgow is dreading how soaring bills and costs from today will impact her family with the mum-of-three claiming she risks going into debt

Politics

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 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 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

2 w. ago Families face 'Awful April' as water, energy and council tax bills all rise on same day

Households are facing a financial squeeze in April as a stack of bills all rise on the same date, costing families more than £450 as a result of bills all shooting up on the same day

Economics