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Commitment to end water poverty by 2030 ‘evaporates’ as bills soar – watchdog

While support from firms has increased, this coincided with the average water and sewerage bill rising by about 34% since April 2025.

Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by The Independent ·

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  1. The IndependentUnited KingdomFirst report

    Commitment to end water poverty by 2030 ‘evaporates’ as bills soar – watchdog

    While support from firms has increased, this coincided with the average water and sewerage bill rising by about 34% since April 2025.

  2. Evening StandardUnited Kingdom

    Commitment to end water poverty by 2030 ‘evaporates’ as bills soar – watchdog

    While support from firms has increased, this coincided with the average water and sewerage bill rising by about 34% since April 2025.

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2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: The Independent and Evening Standard. The Independent and Evening Standard published it almost at the same time, on November 4, 2026.

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