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“Indefensible”… Time to nationalise water companies?
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August 17, 2026
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8:58Now PlayingHouseholds could face a hike in water bills during droughts under new plans.
The proposals, which could come into force from April if Ofwat gives them final approval in the coming weeks, would allow companies to adjust prices depending on the weather and the amount of water being used.
Sophie Conquest, Lead Campaigner at We Own It, and Dr Heather Smith, Senior lecturer in Water Governance at Cranfield University, join Nick Ferrari to discuss whether surge pricing for water is moral, and whether it’s time to nationalise Britain’s water companies.
#drought #OFWAT #LBC #LBC #NickFerrari #HosepipeBan #climatechange #watershortage #water
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