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Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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How much is the state pension going up?
The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025.
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Investigation launched into UK’s statistics agency
The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.
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UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says
Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.
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Traders looking for support as costs rise
Shopkeepers on Bridgnorth high street are likely to feel the pinch as costs rise this month.
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What is National Insurance and how is it changing?
The amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers will rise on 6 April.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘Scary’ demand for community supermarket
The Braintree Hub has opened after a similar facility nearby struggled to cope with high demand.
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