Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millions
Craig TaylorA range of bills – from council tax to water – are going up, but the lowest earners also get a pay rise. BBC News – Business
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House prices see biggest annual fall since 2009
Property prices dropped by 3.1% in the year to March, the Nationwide says. BBC News – Business
State pension age rise to 68 will not be brought forward – government to say
The government is set to announce it will not bring forward the date for the pension age rise to 68. BBC News – Business
Royal Mail talks over pay on brink of collapse
A source says continuing strike action could mean Royal Mail is put into administration. BBC News – Business
Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival
The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank. BBC News – Business
Energy firms call for windfall tax to fall with prices
It comes ahead of a package of measures on energy security, which the BBC understands will be announced on Thursday. BBC News – Business