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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anna Wise

Five water firms prevented from increasing bills as much as they wanted

Five major water companies have been significantly reined in by the UK’s competition watchdog, which has slashed the amount they can add to customer bills.

Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water and Wessex Water will now be permitted to raise an additional £463m in revenue, a stark reduction from the £2.7bn they had initially sought.

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