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By Sophie Smith personal finance reporter

On Monday, dubbed "National Price Hike Day", Britons were hit by price rises totaling more than 4.5bn, or 240 per household.

Customers now must pay extra for their council tax, water supply, NHS prescriptions, TV licences and much more. But don't let price increases make a fool of you – our explainer looks at what has become more expensive, and the ways to get around it.

This week also heralds the start of the new tax year. In general, taxpayers will have more money in their pocket after increases to allowances come into force. Those selling shares or who own buy-to-let properties, however, will be hit hard. Read our guide to all the changes here.

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