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'We Will Not Allow Water Charges' - People Before Profit

People Before Profit said it will use 'people power' to stop any implementation of water charges in the North. Foyleside councillorllr, Shaun Harkin said: "We pay for our water through our rates. Any attempt to introduce a further charge will be ...

12 May 2023 at 12:33

Northern Ireland

New revenue-raising measures would help ‘balance the books’, NI Secretary says

New revenue-raising measures would help to improve public services and “balance the books” in Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris has said. The Secretary of State said if people wanted to see a “thriving Northern Ireland”, then there were ...

21 Jul 2023 at 11:00

Northern Ireland

Consultation opens on introduction of water charges in Northern Ireland

A consultation on introducing water and sewerage charges has opened in Northern Ireland. The Department for Infrastructure said options are to be considered following a direction from Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris in the absence ...

07 Dec 2023 at 16:40

Northern Ireland

Stormont parties to attend talks with Secretary of State on public finances

Northern Ireland’s parties will attend talks with the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to discuss pressure on public finances as the powersharing impasse continues. The Stormont Assembly and executive have been effectively ...

07 Dec 2023 at 17:54

Northern Ireland

O’Neill rules out imposing water charges in Northern Ireland

Stormont’s First Minister has ruled out the imposition of water charges in Northern Ireland. The UK Government has made the release of a £3.3 billion package to support the return of devolution dependent on the newly formed ...

12 Feb 2024 at 17:48

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 Water board at a ...

01 Feb 2024 at 20:29

Local News

Call for Irish Water to give council a cut of overpriced connection charges

A Donegal councillor has said that if Irish Water are going to charge exorbitant prices for water connections, they should give some of the money to Donegal County Council. Cllr Ian McGarvey (Ind) put down the ...

26 Oct 2022 at 18:33

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Council urges opposition to upcoming water charges affecting Leitrim farmers

A new set of national water and wastewater business charges are to come into effect from October 1, 2024 until September 30, 2025. Leitrim County Council has heard that these new charges will have strong ...

06 Sept 2024 at 19:33

Scotland

Scottish Water bills to rise by 9.9% in April

Water bills in Scotland are to rise by 9.9% in April, Scottish Water has announced. It said this means the average monthly household bills for water and waste water services will increase by £3.68 per ...

28 Jan 2025 at 07:27

Local News

'Domestic water charges do not reduce water consumption'

Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have said that Sinn Féin will stand with communities to oppose any attempts by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to introduce the domestic water charges ...

12 Mar 2025 at 18:33

National News

Excessive water use charges take backseat as delivery of housing 'highest priority'

While it is understood that work began under the previous government on draft regulations for excessive water use charges, the cheeky extra time in the shower will live another day. Minister for ...

11 Mar 2025 at 14:47

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Water bills are set to rise again? What can I do?

Consumers are facing yet more increases to their water bills, at an average of £19 a year, or £95 in total over the next five years. What can households do to make sure they are not wasting ...

11 Jul 2024 at 11:26

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