The 5 UK household bills all going up on April 1 – ‘total cost of £660’

One of the UK’s largest debt and money advisory services has revealed how much British households can expect their bills to go up from April 1. Millions of Brits will see their bills increase by an average of £660 from April 1, Money Wellness says. The service has launched its free interactive Household Bills Calculator. Using this, Brits can calculate by how much their simply by entering how much they cost now.

In total, there are five household bills that will rise from April 1; energy, water, , broadband and . Additionally, food bills are expected to rise, as is car tax. The new tool aims to help people to prepare for these price increases by giving them a detailed breakdown of extra costs. “With multiple household costs rising, having access to simple, practical financial tools is more important than ever,” said Sebrina McCullough, external director at Money Wellness.

She added: “Our new interactive calculator makes it easy for people to understand exactly how these increases will affect their budget, allowing them to take proactive steps to stay on top of their finances.”

From April 1, the energy price cap will rise by 6.4%, costing households an extra £111 or more a year. Around 26 million households will be affected, Money Wellness says.

Meanwhile, water bills are to rise by 26%, which will bring the average household’s annual extra spending to £123.

Additionally, most councils will increase their bills by 4.99%, the maximum increase allowed without a referendum. Six councils – Bradford, Newham, Windsor and Maidenhead, Birmingham, Somerset and Trafford – have been given permission top implement an increase of 10% in order to keep “basic services” in operation.

A number of broadband providers have already introduced price increases, such as BT, EE and Plusnet. However, the majority will introduce increases from April 1, meaning that longstanding broadband and mobile customers will rise by 6.4%. People who signed contracts more recently will likely see a fixed annual increase of £3-£3.50 per month.

TV licences will increase by £5 to £174.50 a year, while is expected to rise 3.4% in 2025. Additionally, car tax is going up by £30 a year on average but the exact amount will depend on the vehicle you drive.

Money Wellness predicts that with these increases, households will have to fork out an extra £660 on average over the next 12 months.

“These rises will be a real concern for millions of families already struggling, placing significant strain on household budgets,” said Ms McCullough.

She added: “It’s important those in financial difficulty are aware there’s support available. We can help with creating a budget, finding a suitable debt solution, accessing grants, social tariffs and support schemes, and making sure people are claiming all the financial assistance they’re entitled to.”