Yorkshire Water hikes dividend despite pollution remaining ‘too high’ Water Yorkshire Water, which serves more than five million customers across the region, has hiked its dividend during the first half of its financial year despite pollution levels remaining “too high”. The provider paid out dividends totalling £37.5m in the six months to 30 September, 2024, up from the £17.7m during the same period in 2023. [...]
Higher bills fuel revenue surge at FTSE 100 United Utilities Business The increase, which was largely due to more expensive consumer bills, helped underlying operating profit jump 24 per cent to £335.7m.