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With bills across the country set to increase next month, this bitesize guide takes a look at which areas of the country will be seeing their monthly outgoings rise more than most.We’ll also find out the ways you can reduce your bill, what to do if you’re struggling to pay, and hear how some councils are scrapping bills for some residents altogether. Read our latest update on the council tax increases in England & Wales, and check out our summary of the help available if you're struggling to pay.Sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

This week we hear more about the police response to fraud.Did you know for example it makes up 40% of all crime in the UK, but receives just 2% of police funding...Sign up to one of our free newsletters or our free Scam Alerts.

We analyse the announcements made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, including changes to free childcare entitlement, pensions and energy bill support.There’s also mention of duty freezes to fuel and in pubs, and we look ahead to what we might expect from the next base rate decision from the Bank of England.Read more on the key announcements & sign up to our free money newsletter.

With some government support set to end and wholesale prices falling, we ask the experts what we might expect to happen next.We hear whether switching could soon be back on the menu, discuss whether more help could be announced in the budget, and hear some ways you can try and reduce your monthly payments.Read everything you need to know about the government's energy support & sign up to our free money newsletter.

With empty shelves and high prices a familiar sight at shops across the country, we take a look at the factors behind the current crisis.We also hear how Which? research is shining a light on the situation, and ask what changes need to be made to the wider food infrastructure.Read more about the current fruit & veg shortage, and sign our Affordable Food for All petition.

With mobile and broadband bills in the news, especially with millions of customers being hit with price hikes of up to 17.3% this spring, we’re exploring what you can do to keep your bills under control.Read all you need to know about broadband social tariffs & sign up to our free newsletters.

As fixed term deals continue to fall we ask whether the mortgage market mess is showing any signs of improving…We’ll look at the best deals available right now for both fixed and variable rates, as well as hearing how the rental market has also been impacted by higher repayment charges.Read our summary of the best mortgage rates for home movers and first-time buyers & sign up to our free money newsletter.

We hear about new research showing how being single comes at a big premium when it comes to our finances.We’ll discuss the eye watering amount not being in a relationship costs those living solo, as well as asking  whether the tax system is set up to punish those not choosing to marry?Read our 11 tips to save on the cost of your subscriptions and sign up to our free money newsletter.

In this episode we tackle the difficult subject of financial abuse, finding out more about an issue that’s worryingly on the rise.We also explains exactly how to spot the signs and where to go for help.If you’re concerned about an older person experiencing financial abuse, or are in this situation yourself, you can contact Hourglass on its 24/7 helpline – 0808 808 8141 – or visit wearehourglass.org. Or contact your local adult social services. If you have concerns about a registered lasting power of attorney, contact the OPG by emailing opg.safeguardingunit@publicguardian.gov.uk or calling 0115 934 2777. If you’re experiencing financial abuse by a partner or ex-partner, you can contact Surviving Economic Abuse on 0808 196 8845 for specialist help and support, as well as visit its survivor forum at survivingeconomicabuse.org.

Since the conflict started in Ukraine, our bills have soared. Energy bills reached levels unheard of previously, food prices rocketed, and inflation is still way above government targets. But exactly how much have the consequences of the war squeezed our finances, and what might happen next?In this Which? investigation we look at how the price for things like electricity, gas, food and other essentials have risen over the last twelve months, as well as looking ahead in an attempt to find some more optimistic news for our pockets.Read more about our food inflation tracker and support our Affordable Food for All campaign.