Bills & Payments
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All your household bills are changing in April 2026 – here’s what’s going up and what to do
Household bills are rising from April 2026, including council tax, water, broadband and more. Here’s what’s changing and practical ways to cut costs.
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Heating oil help: Government unveils over £50m relief for low‑income households as prices surge
Over £50m in heating‑oil support for low‑income homes has been announced by the government. Find out who’s eligible, how to apply, when help starts, and what else you can do to cut costs.
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WaterSure reform: 300,000 households set for lower water bills from 2027
The Government is reforming WaterSure, cutting bills for around 300,000 low‑income households from 2027. Find out who qualifies, what’s changing, and how much people will save.
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Energy price cap to drop by 7% from April - what it means for you
Energy bills will fall by 7% from 1 April as the energy price cap drops. A typical household will pay £1,641 a year. See what this means for your tariff and bills.
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Student loans explained: What plan you’re on, when you repay, and how it all works
Understand UK student loan plans, repayment thresholds and interest so you know exactly when and how you repay.
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4.2 million working households don’t earn enough for a decent life – what to do if you’re struggling
Research by JRT shows 4.2 million working households don’t earn enough for a decent life, with the majority of children in single-parent households affected. Here's what to do if you're struggling.
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Are you accidentally overpaying your student loan?
About a million people overpay their student loan every year. Learn why accidental overpayments happen, how to check your plan, when repayments should start, and how to claim a refund.
Read moreWater bills go up in April – how much more will you pay?
Average water bills across England and Wales will rise by 5.4% or around £33 per year from April 2026. Find out how much more you'll pay and what to do if you're struggling.
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Self-assessment deadline approaches - what to do if you can't pay
You must file your online tax return and pay your bill by 31 January 2026 for the 2024/25 tax year, but you can set up a payment plan if you can't afford the bill.
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Blue Monday – get help if you’re struggling with bills this January
By the time Blue Monday rolls round, many of us are running on fumes, but there's support available if you're struggling to pay your bills.
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Energy bills set to go up by £108 per year
By 2031, the average bill will rise by £108 a year to cover bills with £48 going towards gas and £60 towards electricity.
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Around 200,000 people on benefits could get energy debt cancelled
Nearly 200,000 people on benefits could have their energy debt cancelled, under Ofgem plans that could come into force early next year. Should the scheme go ahead, around £500 million worth of energy debt could be written off.
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Millions of families to get £150 off energy bills - how to claim
This winter, more than 250,000 families will get letters confirming they’ll get £150 off their energy bills. The Warm Home Discount is usually applied automatically if you qualify, but some households will need to provide additional information to get this support.
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Energy tariffs with lower standing charges coming from January
Ofgem requires every energy supplier to offer at least one tariff with lower standing charges. Here's what this means for you.
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How to stay warm this winter as energy bills keep rising
Many households struggle with energy bills. Here are some tips on staying warm this winter and ways to get support if you can't pay your bills.
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More households fall behind on basic bills - what to do if you're struggling
More families in the UK struggle to afford basic bills, but there is help available if you're struggling.
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Tips for filling out your tax return in 2022
Get all the advice you need ahead of filling out your self-assessment tax return this year.
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Single? Here are 13 ways to save when living alone
Living alone and want to know how you can save money? Take a look at our blog for our top tips.
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