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United Utilities upbeat despite price restraint March 20, 2014 FTSE 100 listed water firm United Utilities said yesterday that it expects a rise in both profit and revenue for the full year thanks to better cost control and a regulated rise in prices. The pick-up in performance comes despite United Utilities deciding, alongside rival firms, not to enforce the full price rises that it [...]
United Utilities uses tax rebate to trim bill hike November 27, 2013 FTSE 100-listed water company United Utilities yesterday said it plans to use a tax settlement to keep price increases in line with inflation next year, as it unveiled increased half-year revenues and earnings. A revised agreement with HM Revenue and Customs has triggered a tax windfall for water companies. Severn Trent yesterday said it is [...]