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Water firms appeal to watchdog for higher customer bill increases

On Tuesday, Southern Water, Anglian Water and South East Water asked the competition regulator to reconsider bill increase plans.

The Independent UK

Millions of Londoners face staggering £200-plus rise in water bills this year

The 16 millions customers served by beleaguered Thames Water will see a 31% hike within weeks, with average annual bills soaring to £639

Evening Standard

Water bills in England and Wales to rise by £123 on average this year

Largest price hike since privatisation is even more than the £86 predicted by Ofwat as companies add inflation on top

The Guardian - UK

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Why are water bills going up so much?

Households are facing the largest rise in water bills since the privatisation of the industry 36 years ago.

Evening Standard

Water bills set to rise an average £123 from April – check your area

The rise will take the average bill in England and Wales from £480 to £603 for the next year alone

The Independent UK

Yearly water bills to rise by average £123 from April 1

The rise, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average bill in England and Wales from £480 to £603 for the next year alone.

Evening Standard

Anglian Water passed thousands of pollution tests at sewage plants that weren’t carried out

Analysis by campaign group finds utility company had highest rate of ‘no-flow’ samples of any water and sewerage firm in 2024

The Guardian - UK

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Water sector says it has to ‘catch up’ with investment amid scrutiny over bills

Industry leaders faced questions from MPs over price hikes and environmental performance.

Evening Standard

Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals

Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country

The Guardian - UK

Murdoch, Musk, water firms … Here are the ‘winners’ in another torrid year for business

As 2025 dawns, we look back at the star players over the last 12 months of economic drama, mishap and scandal

The Guardian - UK

Southern Water pledges £9.7m compensation after Hampshire outage

More than 58,000 homes went without water following issues at a water supply works.

Evening Standard

Southern Water boss told company is ‘complete failure and basket case’ in heated BBC clash

A BBC presenter told Southern Water’s managing director his company is a “complete failure and basket case” during a heated clash.

The Independent UK

Water supply restored in Hampshire after thousands suffer outage

Southern Water said all properties were back on supply at full water pressure at just before 2am on Friday.

Evening Standard

Resident calls bill rise ‘bonkers’ as thousands wait for water to return

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

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

‘These water companies have got a damn nerve’: anger in England as 58,000 homes lose supply while bills surge

Southern Water customers’ taps ran dry or lost pressure after a fault at one of its supply works

The Guardian - UK

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

Ideal Home

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

The Guardian - UK

Taps dry in 58,000 Hampshire homes due to Southern Water fault

Outage comes as customers hear they will face the highest ill increases in England and Wales

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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

How much is your water bill going to rise and why?

The shock figures have been published by Ofwat

Evening Standard

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

Southern Water customers are facing a £222 increase in their annual water bill over the next five years.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

Schools closed and homes left without water due to Southern Water fault

Residents in Southampton, Eastleigh, Romsey and the New Forest have been left without water in their homes

The Guardian - UK

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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