April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills
Millions of households across London are bracing for sharp increases in their council tax, energy, water, and broadband bills, as the latest round of price hikes takes effect from Tuesday. Dubbed “April Cruel Day”, the cumulative cost of these rises is set to hit £400 per year for the average London household, placing further pressure on already stretched budgets. Soaring bills: Households under financial strain According to Citizens Advice, households in the lowest 10% of earners are already spending 41%…
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