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Report: England's Water Nationalisation Could Cost £0

6/9/2025

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A compelling report by Common Wealth reveals that the £99 billion price tag for nationalising England's water industry could actually be close to zero. It exposes how inflated costs are driven by private sector agendas. As public support for renationalisation swells, concerns over soaring bills and environmental crises underscore the shortcomings of the privatised system.

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A compelling report by Common Wealth reveals that the £99 billion price tag for nationalising England's water industry could actually be close to zero. It exposes how inflated costs are driven by private sector agendas. As public support for renationalisation swells, concerns over soaring bills and environmental crises underscore the shortcomings of the privatised system.