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Reds to speak with Martinez Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that Liverpool have been given permission to discuss their managerial vacancy with Roberto Martinez.
All seams well for England Stuart Broad's 6-72 left West Indies on 243-9 at the end of the opening day at Lord's, despite Shivnarine Chanderpaul's best efforts.
Northamptonshire National News: Water bills set to rise to an average of £376
Water and sewerage bills are set to rise by around £20 from April, said in a statement by regulator Ofwat.
The average bill will increase by 0.5% above inflation to £376, taking into account a rate of inflation of 5.2%, the water companies' watchdog said.
The announcement comes after Ofwat pulled back from deep cuts in household bills in 2009 in its final decision on prices for the next five years.
But the regulator has insisted that its challenge of companies' proposed bill rises means that across England and Wales average bills are set to remain broadly in line with inflation by 2015 - around 10% below what companies had asked for before inflation has been factored in.
Ofwat's Chief Executive Officer Regina Finn commented:
"When we set limits on prices, we listened to customers. They told us they wanted bills kept down, while maintaining safe, reliable water supplies."
“We challenged companies hard to deliver this."
“Our decision meant that, before inflation, average bills would remain broadly stable between 2010-15."
“We understand that any bill rise is unwelcome, particularly in tough economic times. Inflation feeds through into water bills, and this is driving these rises."
“We will make sure customers get value for money.”
She went on to add:
“Companies are investing £22 billion by 2015 - more than £935 for every property in England and Wales."
“This will deliver benefits to us all - from continuing to improve reliability of supplies to cleaner rivers and beaches."
“If companies don't deliver on their investment promises, we will take action.”
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