Energy Bill Rise Forecast UK
Household energy bills in Great Britain are predicted to soar by £276 a year for the typical household from January as the impact of the Middle East war continues through the coldest months of winter.Reported by 4 of 4 outlets; wording from The Guardian.
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Britain is heading for second energy crisis, industry boss warns with household bills set to soar by £276 in January
How it changed
- 29 Sep
About 20 million households in England, Scotland and Wales are on variable energy tariffs set by Ofgem's price cap, which puts a maximum price on each unit of gas and electricity.
- 30 Sep
The policy was one of Mr Burnham's first moves as Prime Minister to ease household bills, announced in July on the day after he took over the post.
Coverage 5 articles
30 Sep Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn
Evening Standard
30 Sep Britain is heading for second energy crisis, industry boss warns with household bills set to soar by £276 in January
Daily Mail- 30 Sep Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn
Evening Standard 
30 Sep Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January
The Guardian
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