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Water Bills and Graduate Jobs

Water Bills and Graduate Jobs

Update: 2025-12-13
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A record number of households across England and Wales are now getting social tariffs from water suppliers to help cut their bills. Two million households now get support according to a new report from the Consumer Council for Water, which is up by 22% on last year. It comes as nearly 3 million are now in debt to water companies, owing an average of £744. What's behind that rise?



If you're a recent graduate - or you know one - then you're probably already aware of how tough the jobs market can be right now. Several recent reports show finding work with a new degree has got harder in recent years. We'll look at what help there is for graduates.



New data shows that hundreds of thousands of former students are eligible for nearly £100 million pounds worth of refunds on their loans. How can you apply?



And how can banks do more to support people with learning disabilities?



Presenter: Felicity Hannah

Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Eimear Devlin

Editor: Jess Quayle

Senior News Editor: Sara Wadeson



(First broadcast on Radio 4 at 12pm, Saturday 15th November 2025)
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