Five Water Firms Get Green Light for Fresh Bill Hikes up to 5%
On October 9, 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved additional bill increases for five major water companies: Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and Wessex Water. These firms had appealed to raise their charges beyond the limits set by the industry regulator, Ofwat. While Ofwat had already approved a…