WATER FARCE

Now firms want to raise bills by EVEN more

- NATASHA WYNARCZYK

WATER companies are trying to increase bills by even more than first thought - with one seeking a huge 84% rise.

Regulator Ofwat is in the process of deciding how much bills in England and Wales will be allowed to rise, with the final decision made on December 19.

In July, it provisionally agreed to allow them to rise by an average of £19 a year between 2025 and 2030. This would be a 21% rise or a £94 increase over that period.

But now firms have applied to Ofwat to raise bills even further so they can upgrade their networks after years of under-investment.