A swathe of major money changes will come into effect from April 1 as the start of the new financial year kicks in.

Increases to benefits, State Pension and National Minimum Wage will come into force next month, alongside several price hikes including energy bills, water bills and Council Tax. Many of these changes will take place once the new tax year starts on April 6, but some will kick in a little earlier from the start of the month. It is possible to beat some of the price increases…