United Utilities Group PLC provided earnings outlook for the year 2021. For the period, the Group revenue is expected to be lower than last year, mainly reflecting the reduction in their allowed regulatory revenue, with lower consumption from businesses as a result of Covid-19 largely offset by higher consumption from households. Overall, the net reduction in revenue is expected to be around 3%. Underlying operating profit for 2020/21 is expected to be lower than 2019/20 largely reflecting the lower revenue and higher infrastructure renewals expenditure (IRE).