Millions of households across the country are facing rising bills across the board from today, in what’s being dubbed "awful April".
The annual bill for a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is going up to £1,849 per year, an increase of £111, as Ofgem’s latest energy price cap takes effect.
Water bills for households are also going up in England and Wales by £10 more per month on average, though it varies depending on the company.
Meanwhile, most councils in England will hike tax by the maximum amount allowed, which is 4.99%, and on April 6 the rate of employer NICs will increase from 13.8% to 15%.
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