Remainder of year's water bills will pay dividends and service debts, say campaigners
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from www.theguardian.com5 months ago
"Underprivatisation, it pays to pollute. Underinvestment in sewage treatment has led to spills, while funds are directed to shareholders' pockets instead."
www.theguardian.comhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/10/remainder-of-years-water-bills-will-pay-dividends-and-service-debts-say-campaigners
"Last financial year, an average of 11% of revenue was spent on dividends and 20% went towards servicing debts, while as of 10 September 31% of 2024 remains."
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