Water firms push for bills in England to rise by up to 40%, say reports

Plans drawn up to pay for cost of dealing with sewage crisis and climate emergencyContingency plans being drawn up for Thames Water collapseBusiness live - latest updatesWater companies are reportedly pushing for bills in England to rise by up to 40% under plans being drawn up to pay for the cost of dealing with the sewage crisis and the climate emergency.The increases are due to be announced next year and could drive annual bills up from an average of ?450 to ?680 in parts of the country by the end of the decade, according to a Times report citing consultation documents. Continue reading...