Calls to put United Utilities back into public ownership after Â£1.2bn shareholder payouts

Calls have been made for public ownership of United Utilities after it was revealed that the company's shareholders have made more than Â£1.2 billion in just five years.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Jul 2018, 13:19 BST

Updated 26th Jul 2018, 13:27 BST

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Water union GMB said that United Utilities shareholders have made more than Â£1.2 billion in just five years.

The privatised water company showered shareholders with a total of Â£263 million in 2017 alone, and is preparing for a record payout next month.