The Latest Breaking News from Thames Water

In charts: how privatisation drained Thames Water’s coffers

Decades of underinvestment and bumper dividends have left the firm debt-laden and under investigation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

United Utilities defends 'robust and prudent' finances in wake of Thames Water crisis

United Utilities recently agreed to hand more than £300m to its shareholders

Birmingham Post · Jun 30, 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

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

England’s water companies are ‘environmentally insolvent’, study says

Firms are unable to raise £260bn to deal with sewage spillages according to researchers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 29, 2023

The cost of nationalising Thames Water? Nothing

City Comment: You might hate the idea of Government-owned utilities on principle. But financially, there’s no reason to object to buying back Thames Water

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 29, 2023

Troubled Thames Water brings in veteran City ‘fixer’ as chair

Sir Adrian Montague is regarded as having a rare insight into the workings of Whitehall

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2023