Exclusive: Concerns over effect on UK’s finances lead officials to believe utility should be renationalised before general electionSenior Whitehall officials fear Thames Water’s financial collapse could trigger a...
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Read MoreDecision raises concerns about financial future of UK’s biggest water companyBusiness live – latest updatesInvestors at Thames Water have pulled the plug on £500m of emergency funding, raising concerns about...
Read MoreExclusive: party calls for firm to be wound up as it seeks shareholder bailout, higher bills and lower fines Thames Water should be put into special administration by the government and reformed as a public benefit company, the...
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Read MoreUK’s largest water company also calls for dividend payouts and lower fines for breaches to avoid taxpayer bailoutThames Water has been lobbying the government and regulators to let it increase bills by 40%, pay lower fines...
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Exclusive: Concerns over effect on UK’s finances lead officials