UK households to face an average £94 increase in water bills over 5 years due to Ofgem's decision to cut proposed rises.

Water bills are set to rise, with households in the UK expected to pay an extra £94 over the next five years on average. This equates to a £19 annual increase for most customers, however, some areas may be charged more. The proposed increase by water companies was lower than what they had requested, as they claimed they needed extra money to fix pipes and sewers. The regulator Ofgem has made the decision to cut these proposed increases.