Families are expected to take a double hit in energy price caps this year – despite Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to make them better off.
Households face a further rise in April – on top of today's 1 per cent rise, which takes the typical bill from £1,717 to £1,738.
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Analysts at Cornwall Insight have raised their previous forecast for spring – suggesting homes will face an increase of around 3 per cent.
Labor had claimed at the election that energy bills would fall by £300 by the end of the decade.
Shadow Energy Secretary Clare Coutinho said: “Bills are already rising by hundreds of pounds and are set to rise further under Ed Miliband's reckless net zero plans.”
This development came at a time when the Prime Minister set out his message for the new year – pledging to raise living standards.
“Until you can look forward and believe in the promise and prosperity of Britain again, this government will fight for you,” he said.
He added that he would focus on “more money in your pocket, wherever you live.”
But he came under fire for the pledge, after Labor announced a £40bn tax raid in the October Budget.
The indirect effects on workers will be felt through increases in employers' National Insurance contributions – while ten million elderly people lose their winter fuel allowance.
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said last night: “Keir Starmer promised change, but the only thing he has delivered is change for the worse.”
Sir Keir also said the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8 and VJ Day on August 15 would help unite the nation.
He added: “They will both be great moments, to come together and be proud of this generation.
