US EditionBills: average UK household water, energy, council tax, utility bills going up
- Steve Coogan stated that bringing water back into public ownership could improve the situation, as the current privatization system has failed for 35 years and led to sewage in rivers and lakes.
- We Own It reports that water bills are lower and rivers cleaner in Scotland due to different management, while sewage spills in England have more than doubled in 2023, affecting poorer areas.
- The average energy bill in the UK has risen by 6.4%, marking the third consecutive increase, with consumer groups urging households to fix their prices.
- A coalition of 35 organizations is urging the Energy Secretary to reduce bills by modifying green levies, as ongoing price hikes affect millions struggling with energy costs.
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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
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