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Water firms push for higher shareholder returns as Ofwat considers bills increase

Water firms push for higher shareholder returns as Ofwat considers bills increase



Companies say higher returns are needed to ensure record infrastructure investment across industry is deliveredWater companies want to see higher returns for shareholders to ensure record investment into sewage infrastructure, pipes and treatment plants is delivered.As Ofwat, the water regulator for England and Wales, prepares to announce its decision on how much customer bills will be allowed to rise by to fund tens of billions of pounds in investment across the industry, water companies said higher returns were needed. Continue reading…



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Author : Sandra Laville Environment correspondent

Publish date : 2024-12-03 16:55:03

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