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Exclusive: UK water giants recruit top staff from regulator Ofwat

Demands for an end to the ‘revolving door’ as ex-Ofwat directors are hired by key firms

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

Water privatisation was right, says Michael Howard amid debt concerns

Tory peer says in light of Thames Water troubles that firms should not have been allowed to borrow so much

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

Scotland drought alert as more areas hit 'highest possible' scarcity levels

Recent downpours have not been sufficient to turn around the scourge of water scarcity in Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

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Thames Water fined £24,000 after leaving manhole uncovered during South Kensington works

The local council said the works posed a risk to the public

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023

Sewage in kitchens and ‘white elephant’ projects: why Thames Water is struggling

The shock departure of its chief executive this week is not the only problem the water company is facing

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Record investment in Scotland’s water and waste network – 'but more needed'

Scottish Water's latest annual report sees revenue rising year-on-year, while the publicly-owned utility retains a surplus

Insider UK · Jun 30, 2023

Four more areas across Scotland face 'significant' water scarcity situation

YET more parts of Scotland are facing critically low river and groundwater levels, according to the latest data.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023

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'The only answer to the greed of water company fatcats is nationalisation'

No wonder the water industry is in trouble - the public is being fleeced by these companies who are simply treating the system as a means to extract profit from them

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Bosses at nine water firms pocketed £13million last year - while YOU face higher bills

It follows reports water firms are planning to hike household bills by up to 40% to meet costs of the sewage crisis

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Thames Water could delay accounts as turmoil in water industry grows

Firm refuses to say when it will publish annual report; pressure builds on regulator Ofwat

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Water industry is 'teetering on the brink of insolvency' warns Feargal Sharkey

The Government is drawing up plans to rescue debt-ridden Thames Water, despite being owned by a wealthy foreign investors from as far afield as Canada and Abu Dhabi

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

The five debt-riddled water companies that regulator Ofwat is most worried about

There are fears about other companies alongside troubled Thames Water

Nottingham Post · Jun 29, 2023

The five water companies that regulator Ofwat is most worried about

There are fears about other companies alongside troubled Thames Water

Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023

Taxpayer cash must not be used to bail out Thames Water, says Feargal Sharkey

Campaigner says firm should be brought under public control using powers in original privatisation legislation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

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The Week · Jun 29, 2023

Why is Thames Water struggling to stay afloat?

The sudden resignation of its chief executive while the company is struggling to finance a £14 billion debt has left the government nervously preparing for the potential collapse of Thames Water.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Thames Water appoints Sir Adrian Montague as chair; squeezed households run down savings – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

‘Concerned’ government eyes temporary nationalisation of Thames Water

England’s largest water company could be put under ‘special administration’ regime

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

The wretched state of Thames Water is one of the best arguments for public ownership we have

Water privatisation in England and Wales has achieved just one thing: the enrichment of executives and overseas shareholders, says Mathew Lawrence of the thinktank Common Wealth

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

What went wrong at Thames Water and what could a bailout look like?

The lowdown as ministers and regulator make contingency plans amid fears company may collapse

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

Mounting debts and public anger could finally sink water companies in England and Wales

Firms have loaded up debt to pay dividends and been fined millions for dumping raw sewage into rivers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

Call for Thames Water inquiry after children fell ill after swimming in river

Campaigners condemn pollution and shortages as government and regulator discuss possible bailout

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Thames Water: Everything you need to know - including if your water supply is safe

There are suggestions that Thames Water could be placed into a special administration regime (SAR) - the same process used when energy supplier Bulb collapsed

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Thames Water crisis puts privatised industry’s future in doubt

Thames Water insiders blame “decades of neglect” by previous owners and management teams for the poor performance

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Government on alert amid fears Thames Water ‘could collapse’

The future of Thames Water was thrown into doubt on Wednesday after its boss dramatically quit amid reports the Government is drawing up contingency plans for its collapse.

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Who is Sarah Bentley and why is she stepping down from Thames Water?

Troubled company announces chief will continue in post until a replacement is found

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