Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

Labour has accused water companies of failing to invest in infrastructure, leading to a recent hike in bills (Richard McCarthy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”.

Steve Reed is expected to set out plans for “root and branch reform” of the water sector on Monday, following the publication of a landmark review of the industry.