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UK water firms used bailiffs for small debts in 2024–25, raising concerns over fairness and impact on low-income households.
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.
Data from the Efra committee shows a rise in enforcement actions, sparking concern over targeting low-income households amid cost-of-living pressures.
Critics, including Labour MP John McDonnell, argue the practice is unfair, especially as corporate leaders face minimal accountability despite billions in fines and debts.
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.
Las empresas de agua del Reino Unido utilizaron agentes judiciales para pequeñas deudas en 2024 25, lo que planteó preocupaciones sobre la equidad y el impacto en los hogares de bajos ingresos.