There are many huge financial changes coming in the first week of April that households need to be aware of. Among payments that will increase are car tax, water bills and energy bills, while there are also changes to national minimum wage, pension credit and tax credit. There will be additional alterations to the price of stamps, TV licences and broadband bills.
The changes follow the Spring Budget which will take place on Wednesday, March 26. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the spring statement, which will update parliament and the nation on the economy, public finances and the UK Government's economic objectives. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Ms Reeves will not declare any "big" decisions after many were announced in the autumn.
Here are 17 of the changes coming up within days. March 31/April 1 Household Support Fund ends The scheme, intended for essentials such as food and energy bills, will end on March 31 - although each council will determine its own application deadline. The DWP scheme provides funds to local councils across the UK, which are then distributed according to the needs identified by each authority.
As the scheme allows local authorities to operate autonomously, eligibility criteria and the amount of money available varies from council to council. National Living Wage increase Millions of low-paid workers will see an increase in their pay as the minimum wage is set to rise from A.
