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Water regulator calls on firms to support customers as half face struggle to pay

The water regulator has called on suppliers to do more to help customers facing debt as it found just over half believe they will struggle to pay a utility bill over the coming year. Under Ofwat’s new guidelines, firms must offer more flexible ...

25 May 2022 at 15:40

City

Severn Trent ramps up support efforts in cost crunch

Water group Severn Trent has ramped up support efforts for those in poverty and financially struggling customers in the cost crisis as it posted a hike in half-year earnings. The Coventry-headquartered firm said it has changed the income ...

22 Nov 2022 at 12:54

People refusing to pay wastewater bills over anger at sewage pollution

People across England are refusing to pay their wastewater bills because of anger over sewage pollution, saying they should not pay for a service they do not receive. Some have said they are prepared to go to court, but do not believe ...

09 Jun 2023 at 14:50

Feargal Sharkey: Water Bill fails to tackle ‘dysfunctional’ regulatory system

Environmental activist and singer Feargal Sharkey has criticised the new Water Bill for failing to target a “dysfunctional regulatory system”. Under the new Bill, executives could face jail if they fail to co-operate or obstruct ...

05 Sept 2024 at 10:40

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

Households in England and Wales are set to learn their water bills will rise by at least 20% by 2030 to fix the “twin crisis” of pollution and shortages. Ofwat is expected to announce on Thursday that charges will increase by ...

18 Dec 2024 at 13:00

Full list of changes to average water bills by 2029/30, by company

Here is a full list of average bills customers will be charged by water and wastewater companies in England and Wales by 2029/30. The figures have been published by Ofwat. There are two lists, one for water and wastewater ...

19 Dec 2024 at 09:05

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

Households in England and Wales will see their water bills increase by an “extortionate” average of £86 next year alone, as firms faced accusations of years of under-investment in their crumbling infrastructure. ...

19 Dec 2024 at 10:45

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

Household water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £157 over the next five years, following a ruling by the industry regulator. The increase has sparked anger from consumer groups, after many ...

19 Dec 2024 at 12:00

Thames Water says it must hike customer bills by nearly 60% by 2030

Troubled Thames Water has said it needs to hike customer bills by up to nearly 60% by 2030 or warned it will become “uninvestible”. Britain’s biggest water supplier made the shock demand in its response to ...

28 Aug 2024 at 15:52

Scotland

Water and waste charges to increase by 8.8%

Water and waste charges are to increase by 8.8% from April. Scottish Water announced annual household bills for water will increase by around £35.95 for the year 2024/25. Charges are set by the Scottish ...

01 Feb 2024 at 20:29

City

Full list of proposed average water bills by 2029/30, by company

Here is a full list of the draft proposals for the average bills customers will be charged by water and wastewater companies in England and Wales by 2029/30. The average bill for 2024/25 is also listed,...

11 Jul 2024 at 11:25

City

Severn Trent launches £30m fund to help extra 100,000 households with bills

Severn Trent has launched a support package to cut water bills by up to 90% for a further 100,000 cash-strapped customers as households struggle amid the cost-of-living crisis. The ...

25 May 2022 at 15:35

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