Sadly this isn't an April Fool's joke.
From council tax to other household bills, prices are going up on Monday The Easter Monday bank holiday will be marked by a number of price increases across the board. And no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. It’s National Price Hike Day and April 1, also known as the day when government bodies and companies increase the cost of goods and services ahead of the new financial year. From TV and broadband packages to council tax, prices are set to go up for millions of people.
Council tax is frozen in Scotland, while rises in Wales range anywhere from 3% to 21%. Northern Ireland uses a rating system instead of council tax, and rises are also expected here. TV licence The annual cost of a standard colour TV licence will rise to £169.50 – an increase of £10.50 on the current price. Social rent For the next financial year, the upper limit for an increase in social rents will be 6.
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