It's that time of year again. While the latter part of March into April can bring a sense of optimism as the days gets lighter, from a financial point of view it might not be so bright.
The new tax year begins on April 6 and with that comes various annual price hikes on things that most of us have little choice but to pay for. Council Tax, energy bills and prescriptions are just a few of the things set to get more expensive.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out his latest plans in his Spring Statement on Wednesday as well, which will cover areas such as tax on petrol and diesel and alcohol. The M.E.N has taken a look at all of the things that are set to cost more from April.
