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Water Companies Push for Bill Hikes Amid CMA Review
10/6/2025
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- The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing spending plans amid political pressure tied to replacing Ofwat.
- Five water companies serving 14.7 million customers seek permission to raise bills beyond Ofwat limits.
- Thames Water, serving 16 million customers, paused its appeal amid debt negotiations.
- Ofwat projects a 36% rise in bills to £597 by 2030 for upgrades.
