April will truly be the cruellest month for tens of millions of Brits who are facing the biggest cost-of-living crisis in decades.
Energy bills, rail fares, National Insurance, Council Tax and inflation are all surging while income tax thresholds and childcare help are frozen and free Covid tests are axed.
Wages for teachers and NHS staff, benefits and pensions are all set to rise by less than inflation, leaving you with less disposable income. And those paying student loans are hit with a 'stealth' rise.