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UK Household Costs Surge: Taxes and Bills Set to Rise

3/31/2025

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Beginning April 2025, household expenses in England will increase, with energy bills rising by 6.4% and council tax by 4.99%.
The average council tax bill will hit £2,280, with some councils permitted to raise it further.
Car tax will see a £5 increase, and electric vehicles will lose their tax exemption.
The national minimum wage will rise to £12.21, and the state pension will increase by 4.1%.

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Story summary

Beginning April 2025, household expenses in England will increase, with energy bills rising by 6.4% and council tax by 4.99%.
The average council tax bill will hit £2,280, with some councils permitted to raise it further.
Car tax will see a £5 increase, and electric vehicles will lose their tax exemption.
The national minimum wage will rise to £12.21, and the state pension will increase by 4.1%.