Finance & bills

Bank of England interest rate decisions follow the Monetary Policy Committee schedule and should be checked against the latest published dates.

The Ofgem energy price cap is reviewed quarterly, with changes normally starting in January, April, July and October.

UK Budget dates are announced by the Treasury and should be treated as provisional until confirmed.

UK minimum wage rates usually change on 1 April each year.

Council tax bills usually start from 1 April, with annual bills sent before the new financial year.

UK State Pension rates usually update each April at the start of the new tax year.

Employers must provide P60s by 31 May after the tax year ends.