Water firms allowed to hit Brits with surge pricing during droughts despite fury over rising bills

WATER firms will be allowed to charge higher prices during droughts as part of new Government-backed plans. Suppliers can impose “surge pricing” and factor water “scarcity” into bills, as Brits were warned to use less water in their homes. It comes despite Andy Burnham last week slamming firms for winning approval to c

Fury as water companies given green light to raise bills despite leaking infrastructure  lbc.co.uk