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North Wales Live
21-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Bills go up another 3pc with people spending £52.14 a day on essentials
Average household bills in the UK have risen by another 3%, with 'essential spending' now more than £50 a day. MoneySuperMarket's Household Money Index (HMI) found that from April to June, average household bills hit £52.14 a day - the equivalent of £1,564.25 a month. This marks a jump since the first quarter of the year, when the daily spend was £50.81, adding an extra £39.88 to monthly outgoings. The data shows disposable income fell by 33% - with the average person reporting £513.75 left at the end of each month after their bills and outgoings. Despite the overall drop, respondents did report some savings. Spending on energy fell by 9%, from £110.20 a month to £100.20, mortgages (11%, from £248.40 to £223.50), pet costs (8%), loan repayments (3%) and news subscriptions (3%) also fell. However, these were cancelled out in other areas of spending, from childcare/school costs (+10%) through to health insurance (+22%) and life insurance (+13%), water bills (+11%) groceries (+4%), gym memberships (+21%), TV streaming subscriptions (+25%) and gaming (+28%). These along with rises in services such as broadband - creeping up 8% to £42.70 - and mobile contracts - up from £25.30 to £29.60 - highlights how people may be jolted into taking action to look for better deals. Dad of four Adam Berry from Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire, said: 'I've definitely noticed my household bills going up in the past few months. That's why I've been so much more on it in terms of looking around for savings, and switching when I can find cheaper deals. 'Most of the time switching is so easy that I will swap for a few quid - in June, I swapped my mobile phone contract and saved £3 a month, or £36 in a year, and I've saved £780 a year on my TV and broadband packages. With bills going up all the time, why wouldn't you make as many savings as you can?' Lis Barton, Chief Customer Officer of MONY Group - the parent company of MoneySuperMarket - said: 'As household bills climb, it's more important than ever for people to look around for the best deal. Energy bills have eased off for many this summer, helped along by a lower price cap, milder weather, and more fixed-rate deals on the table - offering a bit of breathing space in a still-volatile market. "However, there are some bills that are more difficult to cut, like water and childcare costs. These latest figures show that spending has also risen on broadband and mobiles. Spending on health insurance has also increased since our last report, highlighting a growing expenditure for many families. Checking that you're getting the best deal on these essential household bills could soon add up to savings that make a difference to your monthly finances."
North Wales Chronicle
25-06-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Four arrested after dawn raids targeting suspected people smugglers
Three Albanian men and a woman from Moldova are being questioned as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a group that advertised illegal crossings from France on social media. They are also suspected of picking up illegal migrants from HGV stops in Kent and taking them to London. A 31-year-old man was arrested in Edmonton, north London, a 29-year-old in Enfield and a 30-year-old near Gatwick Airport on Wednesday. The woman was arrested in Leyton. Officials from the NCA, and other bodies including the Metropolitan Police and Home Office, also visited premises including five cafes in Walthamstow, Chingford and Dagenham, east London, thought to be used by members of the smuggling gang. In a separate operation, two people were arrested for immigration offences in Edmonton. NCA Branch Commander Adam Berry said: 'Tackling organised immigration crime remains a priority for the NCA, and the arrests carried out by my officers today are the result of an investigation into a gang we suspect of advertising and orchestrating HGV crossings from France. 'These types of illegal crossings, whether by boat or in HGVs, risk the lives of those being transported and threaten the UK's border security, which is why targeting the organisers behind them is so important for us. 'Working with law enforcement and Government partners we are determined to do all we can to target, disrupt and dismantle the criminal networks involved in people smuggling. 'These arrests and further operations with partners to visit premises across east London show that in action.' The NCA said more than 8,000 social media accounts used by people smugglers were taken down in 2024. It currently has around 80 investigations into illegal migration gangs.
Powys County Times
25-06-2025
- Powys County Times
Four arrested after dawn raids targeting suspected people smugglers
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after dawn raids targeting an alleged people smuggling gang. Three Albanian men and a woman from Moldova are being questioned as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a group that advertised illegal crossings from France on social media. They are also suspected of picking up illegal migrants from HGV stops in Kent and taking them to London. A 31-year-old man was arrested in Edmonton, north London, a 29-year-old in Enfield and a 30-year-old near Gatwick Airport on Wednesday. The woman was arrested in Leyton. Officials from the NCA, and other bodies including the Metropolitan Police and Home Office, also visited premises including five cafes in Walthamstow, Chingford and Dagenham, east London, thought to be used by members of the smuggling gang. In a separate operation, two people were arrested for immigration offences in Edmonton. NCA Branch Commander Adam Berry said: 'Tackling organised immigration crime remains a priority for the NCA, and the arrests carried out by my officers today are the result of an investigation into a gang we suspect of advertising and orchestrating HGV crossings from France. 'These types of illegal crossings, whether by boat or in HGVs, risk the lives of those being transported and threaten the UK's border security, which is why targeting the organisers behind them is so important for us. 'Working with law enforcement and Government partners we are determined to do all we can to target, disrupt and dismantle the criminal networks involved in people smuggling. 'These arrests and further operations with partners to visit premises across east London show that in action.' The NCA said more than 8,000 social media accounts used by people smugglers were taken down in 2024.
South Wales Argus
25-06-2025
- South Wales Argus
Four arrested after dawn raids targeting suspected people smugglers
Three Albanian men and a woman from Moldova are being questioned as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a group that advertised illegal crossings from France on social media. They are also suspected of picking up illegal migrants from HGV stops in Kent and taking them to London. Officers taking part in the raids on Wednesday (National Crime Agency/PA) A 31-year-old man was arrested in Edmonton, north London, a 29-year-old in Enfield and a 30-year-old near Gatwick Airport on Wednesday. The woman was arrested in Leyton. Officials from the NCA, and other bodies including the Metropolitan Police and Home Office, also visited premises including five cafes in Walthamstow, Chingford and Dagenham, east London, thought to be used by members of the smuggling gang. In a separate operation, two people were arrested for immigration offences in Edmonton. NCA Branch Commander Adam Berry said: 'Tackling organised immigration crime remains a priority for the NCA, and the arrests carried out by my officers today are the result of an investigation into a gang we suspect of advertising and orchestrating HGV crossings from France. 'These types of illegal crossings, whether by boat or in HGVs, risk the lives of those being transported and threaten the UK's border security, which is why targeting the organisers behind them is so important for us. Officials also visited a number of premises including five cafes as part of the operation on Wednesday (National Crime Agency/PA) 'Working with law enforcement and Government partners we are determined to do all we can to target, disrupt and dismantle the criminal networks involved in people smuggling. 'These arrests and further operations with partners to visit premises across east London show that in action.' The NCA said more than 8,000 social media accounts used by people smugglers were taken down in 2024. It currently has around 80 investigations into illegal migration gangs.
Rhyl Journal
25-06-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Four arrested after dawn raids targeting suspected people smugglers
Three Albanian men and a woman from Moldova are being questioned as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a group that advertised illegal crossings from France on social media. They are also suspected of picking up illegal migrants from HGV stops in Kent and taking them to London. A 31-year-old man was arrested in Edmonton, north London, a 29-year-old in Enfield and a 30-year-old near Gatwick Airport on Wednesday. The woman was arrested in Leyton. Officials from the NCA, and other bodies including the Metropolitan Police and Home Office, also visited premises including five cafes in Walthamstow, Chingford and Dagenham, east London, thought to be used by members of the smuggling gang. In a separate operation, two people were arrested for immigration offences in Edmonton. NCA Branch Commander Adam Berry said: 'Tackling organised immigration crime remains a priority for the NCA, and the arrests carried out by my officers today are the result of an investigation into a gang we suspect of advertising and orchestrating HGV crossings from France. 'These types of illegal crossings, whether by boat or in HGVs, risk the lives of those being transported and threaten the UK's border security, which is why targeting the organisers behind them is so important for us. 'Working with law enforcement and Government partners we are determined to do all we can to target, disrupt and dismantle the criminal networks involved in people smuggling. 'These arrests and further operations with partners to visit premises across east London show that in action.' The NCA said more than 8,000 social media accounts used by people smugglers were taken down in 2024. It currently has around 80 investigations into illegal migration gangs.
