'Daylight robbery': Fury as extent of Thames Water bills hike revealed

'Daylight robbery': Fury as extent of Thames Water bills hike revealed

Sharp bill hikes by Thames Water have been branded 'daylight robbery' by campaigners who accused them of paying out billions to their shareholders…

Mapped: Where water bills will rise the most in 2025

Water bills will rise by an average of £123 this year, the biggest hit to household budgets since the privatisation of the water industry 36 years ago.The rise, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year. This equates to an increase of around £10 a month, from £40 to £50.But for millions of households across England and Wales, the rise is even higher – almost 50 per ce…

Water Bills to Rise by Average of 26 Percent in April

Water bills will rise by an average of 26 percent from April 1, according to figures published by the industry body Water UK on Thursday. This mean customers’ annual bills will go up from £480 last year to £603, an increase of £123 or around £10 a month. However, millions of households will face higher increases as the change varies across England and Wales by water provider. Southern Water customers will see the highest average rise at 47 perce…

Millions face rise to water bills - 'paying price' of 'decades of neglect'

Millions are set to see their water bills rise with consumer groups warning it will mean more households will fall into debt.

Exactly how much water bills are rising in Wales as massive hike confirmed

The increase has been described as "significant" and "higher than expected" by one financial expert

The reason water bills in England and Wales are set to rise by £123 this year

Household water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £123 from April 1, equating to an increase of around £10 a month.