not accept

In a preliminary decision, Ofwat said it would allow bill rises of 21% above inflation, which the shareholders did not accept.

They said their client did not accept that the school lacked basic resources for teaching and the facilities were continually being developed.

He also reiterated that he would not accept a second parliamentary salary.

Flynn confirmed he would aim to hold his Westminster seat until the next general election, due in 2029, but would not accept two salaries.

But HWS feels it has limited ability to do this as customers may not accept higher prices, the insider told the BBC.