Water companies push for higher bills again as customers face up to 84% hike

Thames Water has asked to raise its bills by 53 per cent by the 2029-2030 financial year - (EPA)

Water companies are asking for bills to be hiked even higher than they first requested earlier this year – with one company seeking an increase of 84 per cent.

The latest requests would see the average bill for customers in England and Wales rise by 40 per cent between now and 2030, to £615 a year.