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'People are right to be angry', says water boss

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UK 's largest water company wants to hike bills by almost 60% over a five-year period.

Regulator Ofwat proposed an average Â19 a year ceiling on water bill rises, with a final decision due in December .

Water firms have faced a fierce backlash over sewage discharges and leaks in recent years .

Critics say companies have neglected investment in favour of executive bonuses.

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82

Informative language

84

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37

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semi-formal

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English

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49

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short-lived

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