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Aug 13, 2026, 8:23 PM·7 views

Burnham warns water companies against treating customers like ‘blank cheque’

NewsFree365Burnham warns water companies against treating customers like ‘blank cheque’

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  • Prime minister criticises Ofwat decision to allow suppliers to raise bills unexpectedly higher to pay for new projects
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