Household water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4% - around £33 a year, or approximately £2.70 per month - from April, reflecting significant investment in upgrading water infrastructure. 

Welsh Water, the only not-for-profit water company in England and Wales, has launched a new scheme aimed at providing working household customers with vital support to pay their water bills as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

The head of the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances in the UK, AMDEA, has told Affinity Water that the introduction of more widespread labelling of water use on white goods in the home could lead to significant savings on household bills.

In the face of growing economic pressures, Southern Water is increasing its household bills in line with inflation for the 2023-24 period.

Welsh Water, the only not-for-profit water company in England and Wales, is piloting a scheme aimed at providing working household customers with vital temporary support to pay their water bills as the cost of living crisis continues.

New research shows that more than half of English households are using less water to save money on rising energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.

Ofwat has launched a consultation on new guidelines for regional and small water only and water and sewerage companies on helping residential customers in England and Wales pay their bill, access help and repay debts.

A new report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has unveiled proposals to end the postcode lottery of support for millions of households across England and Wales who are unable to afford their water bill and to improve access to wider help.

The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has today published its Vulnerability Manifesto which sets out a series of commitments to make sure more consumers who need a helping hand during Covid-19 and other water supply disruption get the right help at the right time from their water company.

Average household water and sewerage bills in England and Wales will be cut by around £17 (4%) in 2020/21 - meaning customers will continue to pay around £1 a day for world-class drinking water, reliable sewerage services and increased protection of the environment.