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Switching to a meter could pull the plug on rising water bills
Switching to a water meter could help thousands of households pull the plug on rising water bills and prevent next month’s increase from making an April fool of their finances. The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) says opting for a...
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Helping customers keep afloat – whatever their circumstances
Are water companies doing enough to promote the types of financial support available for cash-strapped customers? Ahead of a 2 per cent rise in the average water and sewerage bill in England and Wales from 1 April 2019, Senior Policy...
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More help needed for low-income households ahead of water bill rise
More water companies should pour some of their own profits into schemes designed to help cash-strapped households with their water bills, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater). The Water Watchdog wants the industry to increase its funding of...
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Get your water bills looking trim with our money-saving tips
While many of us might be feeling a few kilos heavier after Christmas there’s a good chance your wallet feels considerably lighter. The festivities can often leave us nursing a financial hangover which makes the New Year the ideal time...
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Water companies can do more to help cash-strapped households
More than half a million low-income households are now receiving financial help to reduce their water bills, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater). But the Watchdog Water has warned that about three-quarters of nearly 3 million customers who...
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Have your say on future water bills and investment at watchdog’s meeting
Residents will have the opportunity to hear first-hand how their water bills will measure up in the future when the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) meets in Dorset on Monday (24th September). Following the publication of water company business plans...
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Small businesses want more help shopping for a better water deal
Small businesses want more help understanding and accessing the potential benefits of the retail water market in England before they take the plunge. A new in-depth study by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) suggests small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)...
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Turn the stop tap on rising water bills with money-saving tips
Now is the time to prevent rising water bills from making an April Fool of your finances, according to the Water Watchdog. With the average water and sewerage bill in England and Wales set to rise by £9 to £405...
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Don’t overlook ways to save money as water bills rise
Households are being urged by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) not to overlook ways to save money on their water bills and dilute the impact of higher inflation. The water watchdog is encouraging customers to soak up its advice...
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