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flag UK water firms used bailiffs for small debts in 2024–25, raising concerns over fairness and impact on low-income households.

flag UK water companies, including Yorkshire, Southern, and South West Water, increasingly used bailiffs to collect debts under £1,000 in 2024–25, with Yorkshire Water alone authorizing 6,124 visits. flag Data from the Efra committee shows a rise in enforcement actions, sparking concern over targeting low-income households amid cost-of-living pressures. flag Critics, including Labour MP John McDonnell, argue the practice is unfair, especially as corporate leaders face minimal accountability despite billions in fines and debts. flag While companies claim enforcement is a last resort for those able to pay, the Efra committee urges more compassionate approaches and plans to refer findings to consumer advocates for review.

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