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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rich Booth

UK energy bills are forecast to rise by another £276 a year from January. Here’s why

Household energy bills are set to surge by £276 a year from January, according to stark new predictions.

More than four million homes who remain on a standard energy tariff are to see their bills rise from Thursday when Ofgem’s price cap increases by around £60 a year to £1,723, despite the Government removing VAT from household electricity bills.

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