The Latest Breaking News from Water UK

Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months

Industry group Water UK says higher bills will mean more investment

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

The water industry said the £96 billion investment will reduce sewage spills and leaks, while helping to secure future supply

Claims of under-reporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers will result in legal action against six English water corporations

Anyone who has paid water bills to one of six companies from April 2020 may be entitled to compensation

Class action legal claim on behalf of 20 million householders in England and Wales could top £800m in compensation

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