Yorkshire Water – average annual customer bills set to increase by £135 in 2025-26
Yorkshire Water has announced an increase in average customer bills of £135 (28.9%) in 2025-26, around £11 per month. All customers will be contacted directly with the exact details of their bill through the normal billing cycle which begins in February.
Average annual water and sewerage bills in England and Wales set to rise 26% to £603
Average annual water and sewerage bills in England and Wales are set to rise by £123 from £480 to £603 in April – an increase of 26% on the previous year.
Regulators and industry drive plans to step up support for vulnerable customers
At a summit taking place today, Ofgem and Ofwat will bring together suppliers, customer groups and experts to work towards a transformation in customer service culture across energy and water – especially for vulnerable customers.
Ofwat publishes latest cost of living report on water customers’ experiences - 53% report struggling to pay bills
Ofwat has published its latest cost of living report on water customers’ experiences in England and Wales– the fifth in a series which focuses on how bill payers are managing financially and the extent to which they are struggling with daily costs.
South Staffs rolls out summer roadshow during July
Throughout July South Staffs has been running its summer roadshow – the water company has been stopping off in locations across its supply area to offer face-to-face support to anyone who needs support with their water bill.
House of Lords to debate report on failures in water and sewage regulation and Ofwat performance
The House of Lords will hold a formal debate on the HoL Industry and Regulators Committee report: 'The affluent and the effluent: cleaning up failures in water and sewage regulation' next week on Monday 16th October.
Ofwat research shows only 3 in 10 customers aware of financial support available from their water company
Ofwat's latest cost of living research, published today, reveals not only that many customers are still struggling financially but also that the percentage of customers aware that financial help is available from water companies has hovered around 30% over the last year.
Ofwat and CCW urge water companies to take further action to ease cost of living pressures
Information from Ofwat and CCW, published today, shows that water companies are increasing financial support for their customers, with record numbers benefiting from discounted water bills. However, both organisations are calling on companies to do even more to help in the face of immediate and urgent cost of living pressures.
House of Lords Committee to take evidence from Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey in Ofwat inquiry
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will continue its inquiry on the work of Ofwat by taking evidence from Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 3pm tomorrow.
Cost of living crisis Yorkshire Water to give £70 account payment to low-income households
Customers on Yorkshire Water's social tariffs will receive an automatic account payment of over £70, to help with the cost of living increase.
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world.
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