April 1 has been branded ‘April cruel’s day’ this year because of the incredible rises in prices across so many areas. People who are already struggling with huge power bills and being able to afford food are being hit with increases in areas including prescriptions, water bills, broadband, council and flight tax.
Most local authorities are putting up council tax by 5% from April, meaning people living in a band D home can expect to pay about an extra £100 each year. On top of that, Matthew Upton, director of policy at Citizens Advice, said: “Millions of people will now have to stomach inflation-busting price hikes on their mobile and broadband contracts, totalling an average of £90 more a year.
“We called on these firms to support their customers during this uniquely challenging time, but they didn’t listen. Instead, they’re pushing ahead with these mid-contract price rises.
