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Water bills in England and Wales: how much more might you pay in your area?

The average bill is to rise by 36% over five years. Here’s what each firm will charge, and how they will spend the cash

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

FTSE slumps as Bank of England holds interest rates

The FTSE 100 finished 93.79 points, or 1.14%, lower to end the day at 8,105.32.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Ban water bill increases until Santa swims are no longer cancelled – MP

A Cornwall MP called for a “total ban on water bill rises” while sewage threatens Christmas-themed Santa swims and surfing events

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

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Water bills are expected to increase by £86 in April - here’s how your area will be affected

How the Ofwat announcement will affect you

Ideal Home · Dec 19, 2024

Households to face average £86 hike to water bills next year alone

Consumer groups said the bill rises will be more than many households can afford, as campaigners accused Ofwat of caving to pressure from firms.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?

Regulators have allowed water firms to raise bills significantly over the next five years. PA news agency asks why, and explains what happens next.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Anger over water bills hike which campaigners say will not solve sewage crisis

Clean water campaigners describe settlement for water companies as a ‘travesty’ and ‘nightmare before Christmas’ for customers.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

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Water outage hits thousands of homes as customers learn of bill rises

Southern Water customers will face a 53% increase in bills over the next five years.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Water bills in England and Wales to see major price rises, watchdog confirms

PEOPLE'S water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average £31 per year for the next five years, regulator Ofwat has announced ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules

Regulator says it will claw back £131m in ‘unjustified’ payments as it announces companies can increase bills by 36% by 2030

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

Water bills set for steep price hike after Ofwat review – how much will yours rise by?

Ofwat said the increase would pay for a £104 billion upgrade of the water sector

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Thames Water fined £18m over dividends but granted 35% bills hike by 2030

The ruling falls well short of a 59% bills hike requested by the troubled water company, as it tries to secure a bailout from investors.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Household water bills to rise by an average £31 a year from April

The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Average water bill in England and Wales to rise by 36% over five years

Firms accused of forcing households to pay for years of underinvestment after Ofwat agrees to increases to help fix sector

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

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Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Thames Water bills will surge by £152 over the next five years in new blow to London households

Company also fined £18 million by regulator for breaking rules on payment of dividends

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

Bank of England leaves UK interest rates on hold in 6-3 split, knocking pound – as it happened

Final UK interest rate decision of the year, as Spain’s Navantia agrees a deal to purchase Harland & Wolff’s four shipyards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by more than a third by 2030

Exclusive: Long-awaited decision by water regulator Ofwat falls short of utility’s requested 59% rise

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Households set to learn water bills to rise by at least 20% over next five years

Bill rises will begin to take effect from April next year.

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Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

Thames Water could run out of cash by March next year, High Court told

Thames Water, England’s biggest water company, will run out of money by March if restructuring plans are not approved

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Creditors in High Court row over Thames Water restructuring plans

Thames Water, England’s biggest water company, will run out of money by March if restructuring plans are not approved.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

Watchdog warns Defra and Ofwat they could face court over sewage dumping

Environment Agency also served notice after investigation found failures to comply with law

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Government breached environmental rules over sewage overflows, watchdog finds

The Environment Department and regulators have two months to confirm they will take required steps to remedy the situation – or face court.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

The regulator has sent a notice to each of the authorities setting out steps it wants to see taken to put the situation right

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Customer compensation for water supply problems to increase from next year

Customers who suffer problems like low water pressure could receive payments of up to £250 – compared to the £25 currently available, Defra said.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Swimming status of Ilkley’s River Wharfe in limbo over sewage pollution

Stretch of river in West Yorkshire was first to get bathing status in 2020 but has since recorded poor water quality

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