US EditionBills: average UK household water, energy, council tax, utility bills going up
- Steve Coogan stated that water should be returned to public ownership to ensure profits are reinvested, as privatisation has led to a broken system with over £80 billion paid in dividends to shareholders.
- The average household energy bills are set to rise by 6.4%, reaching approximately £1,849 per year, marking the third consecutive increase due to Ofgem's price cap adjustments.
- A coalition of businesses and charities urged the Energy Secretary to cut bills by changing green levies, while the energy spokesman at Uswitch.com suggested that households could save around £244 by switching to fixed deals.
- Adam Scorer from the National Energy Action commented that rising energy bills are a significant hardship for many households, especially those in fuel poverty, experiencing multiple price increases.
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‘Awful April’ Sees Rising Costs for Households, Businesses, Homebuyers, and Drivers
From Tuesday, households will see widespread bill hikes, including higher costs for energy, water, and council tax, along with potential increases in mobile, broadband, and car tax—marking what has been dubbed “Awful April.” Britons will see energy bills rise by 6.4 percent after Ofgem increased its price cap for the third time in a row, adding £111 a year to the average household. The National Energy Action estimates this will push the average …
'Hitting our businesses!' Businessman says soaring bills 'big struggle'
A British entrepreneur has warned soaring bills will leave households and businesses facing a "big, big struggle".John Charlton, who owns several businesses in Hartlepool, spoke to GB News just hours after bills - from council tax to water bills - crept up yet again.READ THE FULL STORY HERE
The minimum wage is too high
Council tax is going up. Train fares are rising. Broadband will cost more, and so will electricity and water. April opens with a blizzard of price rises that will make it far harder for everyone to make ends meet, especially if they are on a low income. The one compensation is that the minimum wage
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. Council tax across England will today (1 April) generally rise by around five percent as part of the new financial year. Discussing the rise on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, the Money Saving Expert founder explained how 400,000 people in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax banding. Mr Lewis also …
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