The Papers: ‘April Cruel Day’ as prices rise on ‘Bleak Friday’
Friday’s front pages focus on the rise in energy and other household bills. …
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For 1 April, the Daily Mirror carries the headline “April Cruel Day”. The energy price cap – the maximum that suppliers can charge households – is being raised and National Insurance, council tax and other bills will also increase this month, says the paper. The Mirror urges the chancellor to “act now”.