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

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