Three ways to cushion the blow of April bill rises

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 duty bill.
But when it comes to other bills, such as energy, water or broadband, here are three strategies that could help ease the pressure.
For some services you can often get a better deal simply by calling the company you are with and saying you are considering leaving.
“Shop around for better deals, and haggle with your existing provider,” says Alice Haine, from professional services group Evelyn Partners.

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