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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jasper Jolly

Thames Water may get just £500m in usable cash by borrowing £1.5bn, court told

Protesters hold huge cheque with the title: 'Thames Water bailout'
Protesters opposed to the Thames Water bailout hold a giant cheque and placards during the court hearing. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock

Struggling Thames Water may gain less than £500m in usable cash while taking on £1.5bn in emergency debt because of expensive fees and interest costs, the high court has heard.

Thames Water is seeking approval from the court for a restructuring deal with existing creditors that would provide £1.5bn in immediate financing, potentially rising to £3bn, to stave off collapse by the end of March.

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