While fuel poverty is making headlines, water poverty is an issue for many households too. Our research shows that people aren’t just getting in debt, many are undertaking extreme coping strategies.

Jess Cook – Project Development Manager (Water Poverty) reflects on the significance of the outcomes of the water affordability review

Today (26th May 2021) is the launch of the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCW) Independent Review of Affordability Support in Water.

Water is unquestionably essential to all aspects of life, and so it is vitally important that all households are supported to ensure they have access to safe, clean and affordable water – something which the United Nations recognise as a human right.

A new paper published on National Stress Awareness Day is warning UK debts owed to government and utility providers are set to soar due to the impacts of Covid.