As confirmed by industry body Water UK, the rise will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone

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

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The hike, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone.

The hike, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone.

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed the forecast overspend in a written statement to MPs, adding 'no action' was taken by the last Tory administration to prevent it.

Heinz UK confirmed the discontinuation of the long-running product line in response to a query on social media after a shopper was left confused why she couldn't find it

Cash access network Link has confirmed its 200th banking hub on the same day that Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans for branch closures.

Dutch defender has been out since December with a hamstring issue but is in line to make his comeback against Elfsborg

Michael Baggott had been hospitalised since October following a stroke - and had shared a series of distressing videos from his hospital bed before his death was confirmed

The Lower Thames Crossing has been endorsed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as the controversial project connecting Kent and Essex takes a drastic step forward.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses future of planned link between Kent and Essex in major speech on Wednesday

The Treasury has said it will focus on digital inclusion for vulnerable groups of people.

If you are eligible for this year's Winter Fuel Payment, then you can contact the benefits department today if you have not received confirmation from the DWP