US EditionBills: average UK household water, energy, council tax, utility bills going up
- Steve Coogan stated that water should be taken back into public ownership to improve the system, highlighting that the system is broken due to privatization.
- We Own It noted that in Scotland, bills are lower and there is cleaner water compared to England and Wales, where sewage spills have doubled in 2023.
- Ofgem's price cap increase has raised typical household energy bills by 6.4%, as average household bills in England and Wales are now £1,849, a rise from last year.
- A coalition of 35 organizations is urging Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to reduce energy bills by changing green levies, as urgent reforms are needed amid rising energy costs affecting millions of households.
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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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