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Household bills rise by £27 a week

The average family’s bills have risen by £1,400 a year, or £27 per week, said a report commissioned by the Conservative party.

Tax increases, along with rises in housing, transport and groceries have outpaced pay increases, according to the report.

Real incomes have fallen by £215 in the past two years whereas average spending on household basics has risen to £388 per week in January.

As the economy continues to slow down, the Tories used these figures to attack the performance of the government to safeguard family's interests.

Even though inflation is running at just two per cent, Tory leader Mr David Cameron said that tax rises in the recent budget, amounting to £110 per year on average, were adding a significant burden to families.

The report will be a major piece in the Conservative campaign as the political parties gear up for local and mayoral elections.

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