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Struggling households urged to seek water bill lifeline as Universal Credit cut looms
Universal Credit claimants that are set to see their payments cut next month are being urged to make sure they don’t miss out on untapped support to keep their water bills affordable. The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) says water...
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Water market needs to start delivering benefits for all businesses
All businesses deserve a good service from their water retailer and for a swift resolution to problems when they occur but too many customers are still having to make a complaint. The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is calling for...
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A third of businesses ‘severely impacted’ by pandemic
A third of businesses have been forced to review their future plans after being severely impacted by Covid-19, according to the latest CCW research. CCW’s Testing the Waters survey also found that less than a quarter of business customers could...
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Recommendations unveiled to end water poverty and bolster support for millions of households
Proposals have been unveiled to end the postcode lottery of support for millions of households across England and Wales who are unable to afford their water bill and to improve access to wider help. About 1.5 million customers currently living...
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Make it your business to save water this Water Saving Week
Over the next three decades, factors such as our changing climate and growing population are going to increase the pressure on our water resources. Unless we respond to the challenge, by 2050 demand could outstrip the amount of water available...
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End water poverty
Millions of households are unable to afford their water bill but many of these do not receive the help they need. We will continue to work with water companies towards their commitment to make bills affordable as a minimum for...
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Households urged to soak up April shower of bill savings
Average water and sewerage bill set to fall by about £2 to £408 from April – but households face other potential increases from energy, council tax, mobile, broadband and TV Consumer watchdog CCW says more than a million low-income households...
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