Water bills to rise as Ofwat may be abolished
Households across the UK could see their water bills skyrocket as regulators propose scrapping Ofwat, raising concerns over affordability and service quality.
Households across the UK could see their water bills skyrocket as regulators propose scrapping Ofwat, raising concerns over affordability and service quality.
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Labour announces plans to abolish Ofwat, the water regulator, and replace it with a new body to tackle sewage spills and rising bills. Here’s what you need to know.
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