Posted 3/29/2024, 10:07:53 PM
Households Face Rising Bills in 2023 Despite Falling Energy Costs
- Phone, broadband, and mobile bills rising up to 8.8% for many households based on inflation
- Water bills going up by 6% on average in England and Wales, with some companies raising them further
- Council tax rising in most areas, with authorities able to raise it by up to 5% without a referendum
- Costs increasing for TV licenses, vehicle tax, and NHS dental treatment
- Falling energy prices providing some relief, with the price cap reducing the average household bill by £238 per year
