Two UK water firms confirm huge bill hikes for customers - and payouts to shareholders
The water bill increases come amid high sewage spill rates and underinvestment in pipes, sewers, and reservoirs over the last decade.
Two major water firms will hike bills by £143 for millions of customers
United Utilities and South West Water have confirmed bill increases of 32 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively, over the coming five years.
United Utilities and South West Water increase bills as shareholder payouts rise
United Utilities, alongside South West Water's holding company Pennon, said they had agreed the bill rises following negotiations with industry regulator Ofwat last year
United Utilities set to raise water bills by 32% across the North West
The water company confirmed they have agreed the bill increases negotiated with the regulator Ofwat in 2024. | ITV News Granada
United Utilities and South West Water hike dividends amid bill increases
Water companies United Utilities and South West Water have said they will raise dividends to shareholders as they confirmed consumer bill increases of 32% and 23%, respectively, over the coming five years.
United Utilities to increase water bills by 32%
Household water bills for millions of customers will rise by 32% over the next five years, United Utilities has announced. The water company, which supplies Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire,
United Utilities to hike dividends to shareholders amid bill increases for Cumbrians
Water company United Utilities said it will raise dividends to shareholders as the company confirmed consumer bill increases of 32% over the coming five years.
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