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Commitment to end water poverty by 2030 ‘evaporates’ as bills soar – watchdog

CCW says 2.3 million customers got help, but uneven schemes and 34% bill rises leave 1.8 million households in water poverty.

Summary by The Independent
While support from firms has increased, this coincided with the average water and sewerage bill rising by about 34% since April 2025.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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