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Which bills are going up in Surrey?

As bills start to rise from April 1, what should residents in Surrey expect in terms of their costs?

Benefit changes could be ‘life or death’ – claimant

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out plans for changes to welfare in the Spring Statement on Wednesday.

Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom

The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

Half of job centres reducing support over shortages

A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.

Half of job centres reducing support over shortages

A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.

‘Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town’

Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

‘Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town’

Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.