HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government objects to rescue deal

Environment secretary raises concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn plan

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham

Exclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bid

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

South East Water’s greatest failure was not contacting customers during winter outages, report finds

Fewer than one in 10 SEW customers satisfied with firm’s handling of supply crisis, which left tens of thousands without water

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3

Thousands without water supply after reservoirs ‘reach critical level’

South East Water has said 8,000 customers in Whitstable are without water supply.

Evening Standard · May 28

‘They’re a private company, run for profit!’: fury in Kent at South East Water’s outages

Water company blames increased demand in extreme heat, but customers want answers about lack of storage reservoirs

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Reservoirs reach critical level as thousands hit by water supply issues

South East Water has urged customers to use water for essential purposes only

Evening Standard · May 28

People in Kent and Sussex asked to use water only for essentials after outages

South East Water says demand has jumped owing to extreme heat but stops short of compulsory measures

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Thames Water investors say temporary nationalisation would slow its recovery

Comments come after Andy Burnham says he would renationalise water and other businesses as PM

The Guardian - UK · May 17

Trust in water companies plunges to new low amid soaring household bills

Some 13 water companies saw their customer trust ratings fall during the year.

Evening Standard · May 13

Chair of South East Water resigns as MPs warn ‘no confidence’ in leadership

Independent non-executive chair Chris Train stepped down from the board effective immediately.

Evening Standard · May 1