As the cost of living crisis continues to increase financial pressure on households across the country, a series of price increases will be introduced from April.
As the start of the new tax year approaches, many people will be looking ahead to secure their finances and prepare themselves for all the money changes being introduced by the government.
Chief among these is rising energy bills as well as the cost of basic necessities. Other financial pressures to come include a rise in the cost of stamps and postage, and an increase to council tax payments. Read more: DWP update on who's not eligible for £900 cost of living payments While household bills will cost more from next month, the government will also introduce increases to benefit payments, including Universal Credit, and the minimum wage.
Here's a breakdown of everything that will increase in price from April, and the changes to benefits and minimum wage, that you can expect to see at the start of the new tax year. Energy bills In autumn last year it was announced that the Energy Price Guarantee introduced by the government will be increased from £2,500 to £3,000 from April 1.
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