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Energy bills – increased by 54%, 3 693 per year, on average
The price ceiling on energy bills for households in the UK has been raised by 54%, meaning that providers can charge up to 97 1,971 per year for average customers who have set up a direct charge. The average use is 3,100 kWh of electricity and 12,000 kWh of gas, so any household that uses more energy will pay more. The ceiling varies by country and depending on the method of payment. Those who pay their bills when they receive them will usually pay £ 130 more per year, while average prepaid customers pay £ 47 more. Council tax graph
municipal tax – increase of 3.5%, £ 67 per year, on average
The average annual council tax on a band D property in England is £ 1,966. The boroughs of London are raising their D-zone bills by an average of 2.4%, while households in the counties of Cairo will see the biggest increase, averaging 3.7%. They will also see the highest bills, averaging 2.0 2,041. Water bills graphic
Water bills – increase of 1.7%, 7 £, annually
Water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of 1.7% to 19 419. South West Water customers face an increase of £ 12 to £ 515, while Wessex households will see an increase of £ 21 to £ 476. Other water companies, including Hafren Dyfrdwy and Thames, cut their annual bills by similar amounts. Broadband bills graphic
Broadband, telephones and TV – about 42 £ a year
Telecommunications and streaming companies have announced price increases for all their services. Some, including Virgin, have already implemented increases this month. Sky, BT and Vodafone customers could all face higher bills today. Sky’s Essential broadband package has increased by 10% to 27 27.50 per month, while Superfast service has increased by 9% to 30 30.50 per month. On average he says customers will pay less than 5%, or 3, 3.60, more. BT prices rose 9.3% on Thursday, which means customers pay an average of 50 3.50 a month more. Some customers, including those with BT Basic or Home Essentials, will not see prices increase. Vodafone increases monthly mobile phone bills by up to 9.3%. If your plan started before December 9, 2020, it will increase by 8.2% to reflect the percentage of the retail price index (RPI) published in March 2022. A 40 πρόγραμμα program will increase by 3.28 £. If your contract was concluded more recently, your monthly cost will increase by 9.3%. For a 40 πρόγραμμα program, this means that you will pay an additional 72 3.72. Car tax graphic
Excise duty on vehicles – about £ 10 per year
The annual cost of taxing your car increases according to the RPI – usually the highest rate of inflation. VED is based on a number of factors, such as how old your car is, as well as its emissions and fuel type. The tax on a band E car increases from 5 155 per year to 5 165. The most polluting cars are subject to a £ 30 increase.
Beer pint – 5% increase, 20 p, each
The temporary reduction in hospitality VAT has come to an end and pubs and restaurants are among the businesses that will pay 60% more tax as a result. Part of the increase, from 12.5% to 20% VAT, is expected to pass to the prices charged. The overnight financial adviser for Greater Manchester has predicted that in the next three months this and other price pressures will add 16-20 p to the price of the pint, raising the UK average to 4.25 £. Covid graphic test
Lateral flow tests – from 1 καθ each
The government in England will no longer provide free LFT to most households. Those who need them to visit relatives in nursing homes or because they were asked to get one before visiting a place or service will have to pay. Retailers, including Tesco and Boots, charge 2 2 for individual tests, although cheaper options are advertised online.
Social housing rents – increased by 4.1%, 20 202 on average, per year
Housing associations have been allowed to increase rents and service charges according to the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus a percentage point of 4.1%. The Resolution Foundation think tank says this is an average of 2 202 per year for the 4.5 million affected households. Rents charged on common property are often associated with higher RPIs and many tenants experience increases of more than 5%.
Municipal tax deduction – £ 150 for households
Households in AD zone property will receive a city tax deduction this month – if you pay by direct debit, it could be transferred to your account shortly. This is part of the government’s plan to help raise costs, and a second discount is now expected. If you qualify but do not pay by regular order, you will need to apply – the town council will need to contact you to tell you how. Minimum wage graph
Minimum wage – increase of 6.6%, about £ 1,000 per year
In more welcome news, rewards also increase. The government’s “national living wage” has risen by 59 percentage points to 50 9.50 for workers aged 23 and over. For people aged 21 to 22, the minimum will increase by 9.8% from 8.36 9 to 9.18 £.
