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Thames Water has dropped its attempt to raise household bills by £29 next year. The company had asked the regulator Ofwat to let it raise bills by 8 per cent on average to help pay for London’s new super-sewer. But Ofwat rejected the attempt and Thames said it would not challenge that ruling.
Serco bounces back with contract
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SSE will close two coal-fired plants
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Card mis-selling pool increased
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