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The rise will take the average water and wastewater bill in England and Wales from £480 to £603 for the next year alone. This equates to an increase of around £10 a month, from £40 to £50. Economics
The companies said they had agreed 32% and 23% bill increases negotiated with regulator Ofwat last year. Politics
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The rise, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone Economics
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 Economics
