Tag: UK utilities
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Burst Pipe Snarls Christmas Day Water Supply in East Sussex
Overview: Christmas Day disruption hits East Sussex Residents across parts of East Sussex woke up to a surprising and inconvenient Christmas Day as water supplies were disrupted following an incident involving a burst water main. Local supplier Southern Water reported ongoing efforts to restore service after the burst, which compounded existing pressures as crews worked…
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UK Water Bills Rise: CMA Grants Limited Increases Amid Regulator Push for Upgrades
Overview: A Narrow Path Between Investment and Affordability Millions of households across England face higher water bills after the UK competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), provisionally approved additional charges for five water suppliers. The decision allows an extra £556 million to be collected from customers over the next five years, but notes…