Imagine your evening soak triggering higher bills, this could become reality under the UK’s new “progressive” water tariffs. The idea, dubbed by opponents as a “bath time tax,” links charges to consumption: use more water, pay more per litre. While not an extra fee per se, the tiered model contrasts with flat rate billing and aims to promote conservation 📊 Why It’s on the Table Water companies face soaring infrastructure costs, estimated at £96 billion through 2030, to fix p