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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Anna Isaac and Sandra Laville

Thames Water could delay accounts as turmoil in water industry grows

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Thames Water is meant to file its financial results by 15 July. Photograph: d3sign/Getty Images

Thames Water has refused to say when it will publish its annual report and accounts, which had been expected by investors next week, as concerns mount over the company’s financial viability.

The risk of delay will add to the turmoil engulfing England’s 11 privatised water companies, after a day in which board directors, ministers and regulators scrambled to restore calm as discussions continued over a potential temporary nationalisation of Thames Water.

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