Water bills

Water is the big, forgotten utility bill that many ignore. But with a combination of water saving freebies and switching how you're billed, many can save large, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has explained in the seventh episode of this season's The Martin Lewis Money Show. So 'water' you waiting for? See Martin's top tips below. 

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Households with water meters should check their bills as many firms are upping direct debits due to higher use during lockdown. And with usage over the next year likely to drop for many as restrictions ease, you could end up paying a lot more than you need to unless you take action. Energy's slightly different, but it's still worth checking – more on that below.

Utility giant Thames Water has mistakenly taken thousands of customers' direct debit payments a day early after a "system error", MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. If you've been hit by bank charges as a result, you can get a refund but you'll need to ask for it – we've full help below.

The average annual water bill of households in England and Wales will be cut by 4% from April. 

Southern Water is to pay £123 million back to customers following an investigation that found the company had shown "scant regard" for the environment and deliberately acted to deceive its customers.

A new wave of price hikes have hit, from council tax and prescriptions to energy and broadband - but there are still plenty of ways to cut these bills. 

The average water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is set to rise by £8 to £415 a year from 1 April.

Household bills are rising faster than inflation for the first time since April 2017, according to the latest MSE Bills Tracker. 

Water companies should be allowed to force households to install water meters, an influential group of MPs has said.