The Latest Breaking News from Thames

Watchdog berates Thames Water and Southern Water over level of complaints

Two utilities deemed ‘standout poor performers’ with so many complaints it skews industry’s overall performance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Southern Water and Thames Water ‘standout poor performers’ driving complaints

The Consumer Council for Water said the more than 20 million people served by the two firms were being ‘let down’.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

London water bills to be slashed by £100 million as regulators hit out at Thames Water leaks and spills

Londoners will be paying over £100 million less to Thames Water next year as the company was hit the hardest by a crackdown from regulators.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023

Thames Water crisis presents an opportunity for better business

Letters: Nationalisation dominates the debate, but there are other viable alternatives, writes Victor Adebowale

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Simon Cowell breaks silence over Lucy Spraggan’s rape during X Factor: ‘It’s horrific and heartbreaking’

The singer said the attack took place after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in London

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

Thames Water’s biggest investor has cut value of stake by nearly 30%

Debt-laden company has faced questions over financial stability and ability to raise funds

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Lucy Spraggan reveals she pulled out of X Factor after she was raped by hotel worker

The singer said the attack took place after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in London

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2023

Lucy Spraggan reveals she was raped by hotel worker during X Factor

The singer said the attack took place after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan Clark’s birthday in London.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Thames Water boss warns people with bigger gardens could pay more

Water chief also says ‘progressive charging system’ should be considered

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Thames Water still faces slow drip over funding

Monday’s announcement is not a ‘major milestone’ – choppy waters remain, such as the price review

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023