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The changes come days after a string of household bills increased, including water charges, energy prices and council tax.

A number of bills have risen or are due to rise in April, which include water, energy, council tax and telecoms.

A range of household bills, including council tax, water, gas and electricity have risen today.

Anyone who qualifies for pension credit may also be entitled to other financial support, including housing benefit, a reduction in council tax, help with heating costs and the warm home discount scheme, external.

The new financial year has brought with it increases to energy, water and council tax bills, and employers will also have to pay more in National Insurance contributions and the minimum wage.