Martin Lewis warns five major changes are coming on April 1 that affect everyone
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMoney saving expert Martin Lewis has warned five major changes are happening in April, and everyone needs to be aware of them.
From next month, bills will increase for several things, including council tax and water. Now the finance expert has rounded-up everything that is changing - and everything people can do now to ease the blow.
Speaking in the MoneySavingExpert weekly email, Martin said: "The news is difficult to cope with right now. And while nothing we face compares to the dangerous, tragic, desperate situation in Ukraine (see how to donate money or needed items there) - life in the UK will get harder to afford for many." READ MORE:Martin Lewis' message to anyone with one or more bedrooms in their house But the consumer champion said that being prepared now can help offset the impact of these costs.
He said most council tax bills will be going up by the maximum allowed on April 1 - normally 3% a year. That means the average home in band D would pay an extra £57 a year.
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