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05 Jun 18

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Water UK response to GMB 'Take Back the Tap' campaign

Water UK response to GMB 'Take Back The Tap' Campaign.

23 May 18

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Water UK response to EA's State of the Environment report

Water UK has responded to the Environment Agency's State of the Environment report

26 Apr 18

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Response to National Infrastructure Commission

Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts has responded to the National Infrastructure Commission’s report on the water sector.

18 Apr 18

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Improving the environment, increasing trust

Water companies in England are fully on board with the reform programme proposed by industry regulator Ofwat and the Government’s ambitious environmental agenda, as companies look to boost trust in the sector and enhance their role in working in the public interest.

10 Apr 18

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Water UK response to Ofwat letter to the Environment Secretary

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the publication of Ofwat's letter to the Environment Secretary, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.

05 Apr 18

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Increased transparency over developer services

Water UK has published information on the levels of service received by developers from their water companies.

05 Mar 18

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Water UK response to thaw of snow and ice

Water UK has responded to reports of multiple burst pipes caused by the thaw of snow and ice.

01 Mar 18

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Water industry is working in the public interest

Water companies are putting public interest first and dealing firmly with issues which threaten trust, Water UK Chief Executive Michael Roberts said today (Thursday 1 March 2018).

19 Feb 18

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Protect our environment - only #RainDownTheDrain

Water UK is supporting the #RainDownTheDrain campaign this week to help ensure that the fantastic achievements for our water environment aren't damaged.

11 Feb 18

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Michael Roberts responds to Labour Party comments

Water UK Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the Labour Party’s comments (11th February) about water companies’ profits.

05 Feb 18

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Water UK response to SMF report on the costs of nationalising the water industry

Water UK's Chief Executive, Michael Roberts, has responded to the SMF's report on the costs of nationalising the water industry.

03 Feb 18

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Household water and sewerage bills for 2016-17

The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales for 2016-17 will be £389 – an increase of £2 (less than 1%) compared with the previous year. The increase is in line with the 5-year plans developed by every water and sewerage company after extensive consultation with customers and confirmed by the industry regulator, Ofwat, in 2014.

01 Feb 18

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Over £8 billion to be invested in water industry this year as bills rise by less than inflation

Water companies in England and Wales will invest more than £8 billion in 2018-19. The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales for 2018-19 will rise by less than inflation, and will help the ongoing investment.

25 Jan 18

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New national drinking water scheme by water companies to cut plastic bottle use by millions

People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England in future following the announcement of a new national scheme by the water industry today (25th Jan). It’s estimated that the new scheme will cut plastic bottle use by tens of millions each year.

21 Jan 18