Water firms appeal to watchdog for higher customer bill increases

Water companies have asked the competition watchdog to allow it to raise prices by more than allowed by Ofwat (Rui Vieira/PA) - (PA Archive)

Three of the UK’s largest water firms have urged regulators to allow them to charge customers even more than previously granted.

In December, sector regulator Ofwat said it would allow water firms to raise bills by an average of £157, or 36%, over the next five years to help finance investment into crumbling infrastructure.