‘Awful April’: bill rises Britons face, from council tax to energy and cars

How the wave of increases will hit your household finances - and what you can do about it

• Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

Millions of households face sharp rises in everything from council tax to water from Tuesday, in what has been labelled Awful April".

The exact amount extra that consumers will pay will depend on where they live and their personal circumstances. Despite some respite - including an increase in the minimum wage and a modest rise in most benefits - budgets are expected be squeezed.