Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%Image source, iStock / Getty ImagesImage caption, Many water customers in England and Wales saw steep bill hikes this yearByEmer MoreauBusiness reporterPublished9 minutes agoThe number of complaints made by households about water…
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Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%Image source, iStock / Getty ImagesImage caption, Many water customers in England and Wales saw steep bill hikes this yearByEmer MoreauBusiness reporterPublished9 minutes agoThe number of complaints made by households about water companies to the industry watchdog has risen by a record 84% in a year, driven by customer concern and confusion over rising bills.The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) said the year-on-year increase was the highest in its 20-year history and showed "just how dissatisfied" many people were.Water customers in England and Wales have been hit with steep price hikes in recent years.
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