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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Williams

Thames Water creditors pledge £3.4bn of new equity in improved rescue bid

Thames Water has confirmed an improved rescue bid has been tabled by creditors for the troubled supplier but said talks are ongoing over the proposals (PA) - (PA Wire)

Thames Water has confirmed an improved rescue bid has been tabled by creditors for the troubled supplier but said talks are ongoing over the proposals.

Britain’s biggest water supplier, which has around 16 million customers, said bidding consortium London & Valley Water (L&VW) has put forward plans to inject £3.35 billion of new equity and up to £6.55 billion in new debt as it looks to secure backing for its deal.

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