Exclusive: Company has failed to tackle serious safety concerns or upgrade vital IT systems, Guardian investigation revealsFloods, explosions, asbestos: Thames faces problems on all frontsThames Water has £23bn of assets...
Read MoreLabour MP Clive Lewis to argue for nationalisation and public involvement in management of water companiesThe future ownership of the water industry should be decided by a citizens’ assembly to remove decision-making from...
Read MoreWe Own It says 31% of water bills went on shareholder payouts and company debts in last financial year, while the same percentage of 2024 remainsTuesday is the day water bills will start servicing debt and paying shareholders...
Read MoreExclusive: Debt-ridden company also warned officials of ‘chilling effect’ renationalisation would haveThames Water has lobbied the government to intervene with the regulator to allow it to charge far higher bills,...
Read MoreWater firms need regulator go-ahead on significant increases or they will not be able to aid plan, says Water UK Labour’s key housebuilding target will not be met if water companies are blocked from significantly...
Read MoreCustomers will pay an extra £19 each year on average as firms raise money to tackle sewage spills and leaky pipesBusiness live – latest updatesWater bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £94...
Read MoreBondholders are hoping to escape intact if Ofwat is sufficiently generous with its increases in billsWhat is the new government’s policy on Thames Water? We’ll get a firmer guide – maybe – after regulator...
Read MoreWater watchdog decision on bills in England and Wales delayed until after election, as Thames crisis loomsOfwat is poised to refuse most water companies’ requests to ratchet up consumer bills, with some getting as little...
Read MoreRates for phone, broadband and water will increase from Monday and other rises are in the pipelineConsumers are braced for huge rises in their household bills on everything from water to broadband, as the cost of living crisis...
Read MoreLive, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as minister says water company’s leadership has been a ‘disgrace’The UK government has said it is prepared for “a range of...
Read MoreParty to call for measures to stop companies prioritising profit over environment at spring conferenceWater companies in England and Wales have almost doubled their profits since 2019.During this parliament, which started in...
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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