The Latest Breaking News from Water UK

Suppliers expected to charge average 6% more from April despite public anger at underinvestment and sewage dumping

Exclusive: Documents released after Freedom of Information Act requests show repeated requests for plans

Bills are never popular. They're especially unwelcome when it comes to paying for something that falls from the sky. Unfortunately, as Britain's water systems struggle under financial mismanagement and the pressures of climate change, higher water costs are something consumers are all going to have to swallow.

Households could see their water bills rise next year as providers aim to tackle sewage spills and meet environmental requirements.

The recent MSE newsletter highlighted that "millions" were missing out on the extra support for their water bills with the average saving being £160

With cost of cleanup to be passed on to bill payers, analysis shows they will also pay £624 more by 2030 to fund investor payouts

BBC Breakfast viewers were left less than impressed when Naga Munchetty interviewed the chair of Water UK

The trade body representing the mega-rich water companies said consumers will face 'modest upward pressure' on bills as part of their £10billion modernisation scheme

Billpayers face rising costs for decades as they repay the entire £10 billion investment that has been promised