Households are going to be hit with a hike in water bills of at least 20 per cent to fix the UK’s “broken” sewage system, the environment secretary has said, sparking a backlash amid fears for vulnerable customers.
On Thursday, independent regulator Ofwat is expected to announce that charges will increase by more than 20 per cent by 2030, which means an average rise of £20 a year per household over the next five years, with the average bill soaring from £448 a year to £542.
