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how will water and other bills increase where you live?

Jack Fiehn BBC Surrey, political reporter BBC Water, energy and council tax bills are among those which are increasing Many bills will rise from April 1, a month which has been described by some commentators as “awful April”. The exact amount people will pay will depend on their individual circumstances. Although minimum wages are also […]

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Record number of illegal sewage spills in Windermere last year

Jonah Fisher BBC environment correspondent Reuters Sewage spilled illegally into England’s largest lake on a record number of days last year, an analysis of water company data by campaigners suggests. The analysis, which the BBC had exclusive access to, used United Utilities operational data to establish when the company was discharging sewage into Windermere when […]

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‘Food club is our life saver ahead of bill hikes’

Annabel Tiffin BBC News, Manchester BBC Debra Burke said she initially felt embarrassed to use the service A couple who use a food club to get by have described it as a “life-saver” but said they have concerns about how they will cope after household bills are hiked up in April. Dubbed the “awful April” […]

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Agriculture is centre stage US-India trade showdown

AFP India’s journey from scarcity to surplus is a triumph of its agriculture sector Why won’t India buy even a single bushel of American corn? That’s the question US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised recently while criticising India’s trade policies, taking a swipe at its market restrictions. In another interview, Lutnick accused India of blocking […]

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2025 NFL Draft hats explained: What each team’s pin means

The 2025 NFL Draft on-stage hats were released on Friday, and this year’s look features a couple of elements that could spark debate. Embroidered on each cap is the team name, logo and city or nickname. Then on the bill is an olive branch design that gives it a sea captain vibe. (There’s also a […]

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Three things you can do to lower the impact

Lucy Hooker & Charlotte Edwards & Tom Espiner Getty Images It is being dubbed “awful April” with a range of household bills set to go up in the next few days. There is nothing much you can do if your council tax is increasing, or you are buying a house and facing a higher stamp […]

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