Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January

Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of 1,999 for dual-fuel bill as impact of Iran war puts squeeze on homes

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.

The government's cap on energy prices is poised to jump by 16% to the equivalent of 1,999 for the average annual dual-fuel bill in a further blow to struggling households, according to figures from the leading forecaster Cornwall Insight.