Which? comments as household bill price hikes take effect on 1st April

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Editor, said: 

"From today, the severity of the cost of living crisis will really hit home for millions of people as they face hikes to their energy, broadband, mobile, water and council tax bills.

"Which? research shows that a third (34%) of people would not be able to pay an unexpected bill of £300 either through their regular income or by dipping into savings - and these problems are only set to get worse.

"Businesses and the government must now be fully prepared to support the most financially vulnerable as these price hikes take effect. If a company is increasing bills, then it must provide transparent and clear information in advance about the increases, how their customers will be affected and what support is available."

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