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How much did council tax go up in April?

Council tax bills rose for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 April.

UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds

Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption.

How much more will low paid workers get in their wages?

The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect from Tuesday.

‘Scary’ demand for community supermarket

The Braintree Hub has opened after a similar facility nearby struggled to cope with high demand.

Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases

Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.

Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

The Finnish defence firms ‘on steroids’

Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

The Finnish defence firms ‘on steroids’

Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.