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
'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
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 · 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 Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
‘Concerned’ government eyes temporary nationalisation of Thames Water England’s largest water company could be put under ‘special administration’ regime The Independent 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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
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
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 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 · Jun 28, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023 UK business minister says Thames Water must survive; Bank of England governor understands criticism over rate hike – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as government begins drawing up contingency plans for the collapse of Thames Water
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2023 Scotland's water scarcity problems worsening despite heavy rainfall, watchdog warns THE water scarcity situation in Scotland has worsened despite recent thunderstorms, an environment watchdog has warned ...