The Latest Breaking News from Thames

Bank of England leaves UK interest rates on hold in 6-3 split, knocking pound – as it happened

Final UK interest rate decision of the year, as Spain’s Navantia agrees a deal to purchase Harland & Wolff’s four shipyards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by more than a third by 2030

Exclusive: Long-awaited decision by water regulator Ofwat falls short of utility’s requested 59% rise

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Thames Water wins court approval to secure ‘critical’ £3bn cash lifeline

Decision came after protesters called on judges to block a financial bailout they say will cost customers £250 a year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

Investors line up ahead of Thames Water deadline for £3.3bn equity raise

Castle Water is said to be among those planning to put in potential bids for an equity cash injection into Thames Water.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Which water companies are in financial trouble – and which paid out bonuses?

As regulators try to clamp down on water company bonuses, the PA news agency breaks down what is going on at each firm around the country.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Water companies blocked from paying bonuses out of customer money

Regulator uses new powers to ensure investors pay at Thames, Yorkshire, and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

Scandal-hit Thames Water blocked from paying 'undeserved' bonuses for top bosses from customers' money

Eight other water firms won’t be using customers’ funds to pay bonuses

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Thames Water’s IT ‘falling apart’ and is hit by cyber-attacks, sources claim

Exclusive: Company relies on obsolete tech and there are troubling security gaps, Guardian investigation suggests

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Floods, explosions and asbestos: Thames Water faces potential problems on all fronts

Exclusive: Senior managers say they are forced to press ahead with orders for vital items without approval

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

Thames Water supply ‘on knife-edge’ with £23bn repairs needed

Exclusive: Company has failed to tackle serious safety concerns or upgrade vital IT systems, Guardian investigation reveals

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024