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Apr 2023
24 m

Your Household Bills: Lincoln Live

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

In this special extended programme broadcast live from Lincoln, the Money Box team covers all you need to know as the financial year comes to an end and a new one begins. For many household bills are going up, from broadband costs and water bills to council tax - but what can you do if you're struggling? The team are joined by organisations who're supporting people every day, to find out what help is out there.

We're in Skegness to find out how local people and businesses are coping with energy costs.

We'll discuss what tax changes are coming in from April, and what allowances you're entitled to. Plus we'll mark 50 years since the introduction of VAT - Value Added Tax.

Don't miss music from the City of Lincoln Band and a special introduction from the Official Town Crier of Lincoln City too.

Presenter: Felicity Hannah Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Sandra Hardial Editor: Jess Quayle

(First broadcast 1130am on Saturday 1st April, 2023)

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