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Ministers must get a grip: no bailout for Thames Water’s backers

Any financial reconstruction of Thames is simple. Shareholders and bondholders are on the hook

The Guardian - UK

Who owns Thames Water? Firm in High Court battle against administration

Company needs up to £3bn to stay afloat

Evening Standard

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

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The five water companies that regulator Ofwat is most worried about

There are fears about other companies alongside troubled Thames Water

Wales Online

Water firms face staggering £60 BILLION debts amid Thames Water collapse threat

Emergency plans are reportedly being drawn up by the government for the collapse of Thames Water as concerns grow over the utility company’s £14billion debt

Daily Mirror

What are the options for Thames Water as crisis talks continue?

From special administration to waiting for shareholders to bail it out, the future of the utility hangs in the balance

The Guardian - UK

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

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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 Week

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 Guardian - UK

The biggest water company in the U.K. is also polluting its rivers. Now, it desperately needs a government rescue to turn things around

The water company has been piling up debt for years, and its old infrastructure has harmed wildlife and the environment.

Fortune

Thames Water in crisis talks over potential £10bn black hole

Minister tells Guardian government has ‘no grasp’ of cost involved in preventing possible collapse

The Guardian - UK

UK watchdogs agree on ‘action plan’ to prevent consumers being ripped off

Measures are aimed at preventing companies using rampant inflation to hike prices during cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

‘Concerned’ government eyes temporary nationalisation of Thames Water

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

The Independent UK

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

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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 Independent UK

Martin Lewis urges customers to take urgent action ahead of price cap change

Consumer financ expert says customers should submit a reading to reduce the risk of ‘”estimating” going against you’

Daily Mirror

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

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

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Evening Standard

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

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

Daily Mirror

Thames Water 'emergency plans being drawn up' for its collapse - what it means for you

Ministers are reported to be in talks about bringing Thames Water back into temporary public ownership under a special administration regime (SAR) - the same process previously used on energy supplier Bulb

The Independent UK

Emergency plans ‘drawn up for Thames Water collapse’ as water firm racks up £14bn debt

Contingency plans reportedly being considered in event Thames Water is unable to service debts

The Guardian - UK

Contingency plans being drawn up for Thames Water collapse

UK government and Ofwat holding discussions amid fears firm cannot survive because of huge debt pile

Daily Mirror

Water bills 'set to go up 40 per cent as companies cover sewage spill costs'

New reports have warned that water companies are set to hike bills for ordinary British households as much as 40 per cent between 2025 and 2030 as they look to cover sewage spill repair costs

Wales Online

Water bills could rise 40% to almost £700 to cover repairs to fix sewage spills

People across the country may have to pay more for the water that comes out of their taps

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