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Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham warns suppliers

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Andy Burnham has criticized water companies in England and Wales for treating customers as a "bottomless source of funding" for their failures, following approval for extra spending that will significantly increase bills. The Prime Minister warned that customers are not a 'blank cheque' for the industry's problems. Water firms have been given the green light for additional spending that is expected to add billions to customer bills.

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Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham warns suppliers

Firms in England and Wales given green light for extra spending that will add billions to bills Business live – latest updates Andy Burnham has accused water companies of treating their customers “as a bottomless source of funding” for the industry’s failings, after proposals…