UK Households Face Major Bill Increases Starting April 1

Energy, water, council tax, and telecom costs are set to rise significantly, intensifying financial strain on low-income families.

Energy bills will increase by £111 annually due to a 6.4% rise in the Ofgem price cap, affecting 22 million households.
Water bills in England and Wales will see a record 26% hike, adding an average of £123 per year to household costs.
Council tax is set to rise by an average of 5%, with some areas like Birmingham and Windsor & Maidenhead facing higher increases.
Telecom providers, including EE and BT, will implement inflation-linked price hikes, raising mobile and broadband bills by at least 6.4%.
Low-income households are expected to bear the brunt of these increases, prompting calls for targeted support and social tariffs.