13 Aug 2026
Photo by Scott Blake on Unsplash Millions of households in England and Wales are due to face a further hike in bills after water companies were given provisional watchdog approval to spend £3.4bn more than previously agreed, including to support new homes and datacentres. The newly announced spending is in addition to the £104bn programme […]
11 Jun 2026
Image description: Bathroom tap with water running into a sink. Image by Bruno from Pixabay Only 39% of water customers struggling to pay their bills are aware of social tariffs available to them, according to new research published by the National Audit Office (NAO). The Watchdog warns this awareness gap leaves vulnerable households locked out of […]
29 Jan 2026
Image description: stainless steel faucet with running water. Photo by Steve Johnson / pexels Starting in April, households across England and Wales will see their annual water bills increase by an average of 5.4%. This adjustment adds approximately £33 per year (or £2.70 per month) to the typical household’s expenses. Why Bills are Rising The price hike, which […]