Inflation rise: How rise in cost of living affects you

The UK rate of inflation rose by 3.5% in the year to April, a much bigger increase than expected.The jump was mostly fuelled by rises in household bills such as gas, electricity and, in particular, water.The minimum wage and some benefits were increased last month, but for many it does not cover their day-to-day costs. People have contacted the BBC through Your Voice, Your BBC News or spoken to us about the…