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
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 The Guardian - UK · 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 Daily Mirror · 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
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 ...
Birmingham Post · Jun 22, 2023 The £1bn impact of Welsh Water on the Welsh economy The not-for-profit company's direct and indirect contribution has been revealed
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023 Time to turn the tide on water mismanagement Letters: Readers respond to a long read on how drought could end up being the next pandemic
Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023 Fresh warning of sewage discharges at four of Northumberland's most popular beaches Northumbrian Water has said the beaches bathing waters are rated excellent in terms of water quality
Edinburgh Live · Jun 19, 2023 Hibs-daft Scottish Water grandad retires after 'being a part of Edinburgh’s history' The 66-year-old has said that he has enjoyed playing his part in creating Edinburgh history and even admitted to using his old local yard as his private Hibs parking space.
Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023 Thousands of households will get help to pay their water bills - see who is eligible Those found eligible for the support will receive a three-month "charge free" period - this equates to a discount of around £100 to £120 based on an average Welsh Water bill