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THE MAJORITY of households in England would welcome choice over their water retail supplier but expect competition to deliver significant bill savings, the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has revealed. New research published by the water watchdog today (Friday) shows...

How companies collect revenue is one of their most important areas of service. They should collect revenue effectively; through good administration, keeping in contact with their customers and taking appropriate action when customers do not pay. However, we expect companies...

HOUSEHOLDS across Yorkshire are being offered a longer trial period to test whether a water meter could save them money – a move which has received strong support from the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater). The water watchdog has welcomed...

HOUSEHOLDS across Wales are being offered a longer trial period to test whether a water meter could save them money – a move which has received strong support from the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater). The water watchdog has welcomed...

LOW-INCOME households across North East Wales and Chester are being urged by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) to seek support from a new scheme that could prevent water bills from draining their finances. The water watchdog says Dee Valley...

THOUSANDS of low-income households across England and Wales are being urged by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) not to miss out on a raft of schemes which could stop water bills from draining their finances. Eighteen out of 21...

The Consumer Council for Water has this morning welcomed the publication of the Public Account Committee’s report and recommendations on the economic regulation of the water industry opens in new window. Tony Smith, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council for...

The scale of debt facing many water customers was brought into sharp focus last week when Ofwat revealed the industry has failed to collect £2.2 billion in unpaid water bills. Our own research reinforces the size of the problem with...

New research published by Ofwat today confirms much more still needs to be done to help customers struggling to pay their water bills, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater). The regulator’s Affordability and debt report opens in new window...