Britain’s struggling water companies are pleading with regulators to let them raise bills after being warned they will be forced to pay extra tax following the budget raid.
The industry has estimated that all water companies in England and Wales will pay a total of £400 million extra over five years.
Water groups have warned that if costs are not passed on to customers, salary caps or recruitment freezes could be imposed, the Sunday Times reports.
The watchdog will decide on December 19 how much water companies can charge for the next five years.
Concerns: Water groups have warned that if costs are not passed on to customers, salary caps or hiring freezes could be imposed
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