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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

Thames Water crisis explained as utility giant serving 15m people faces collapse

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The government is scrambling to put together a plan to rescue Thames Water over increasing fears the company is set to go bust.

The utility giant is struggling under a £14 billion debt pile it has accrued since it was privatised in 1989 and could now potentially be taken into public ownership if further investment is not found.

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