Thames Water dealt fresh blow as potential investor drops out of deal to prop up embattled firm Thames Water now progressing talks with senior creditors for an alternative to stabilise finances The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
New York private equity giant KKR pulls out of Thames Water rescue Thames Water boss says he is “disappointed” by KKR’s decision but will continue talks with creditors Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
Private equity giant KKR pulls out of plans to invest in Thames Water The utility said it would take forward discussions with ‘certain senior creditors’ on an alternative plan to stabilise its finances. Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
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Thames Water preferred bidder KKR pulls out of rescue deal Future of troubled supplier in doubt as US private equity group says it cannot proceed with acquiring £4bn stake The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025
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Sónar festival hit with artist boycott over alleged links to Israel More than 70 artists inlcuding Kode9 and Lolo & Sosaku have signed a letter in opposition to the owner of the event’s business interests in the West Bank The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Brockwell Park music festivals to go ahead despite successful legal challenge South London park will host events including Field Day and Mighty Hoopla despite last week’s high court ruling The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
OPINION - Why I'm willing to compromise my morals and play at Mighty Hoopla, despite the boycott calls If you feel incredibly passionately about the ongoing destruction of Gaza, firstly: I applaud you. The volume of suffering amongst Palestinians is abject, shocking and atrocious. It deserves the world’s attention. But secondly, I wonder if you can tell me truthfully that shutting down a queer festival in London will… Evening Standard · May 19, 2025
Is your London music festival cancelled? Brockwell Live share crucial update after High Court ruling Good news for music lovers are Brockwell Live organisers confirm the shows will go on Evening Standard · May 19, 2025
Mighty Hoopla issues statement amid KKR 'unethical investments' controversy Mighty Hoopla has released a strongly-worded statement on its ownership amid criticism of parent company investments in Israel. Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
Ministers to block Thames Water paying bosses bonuses out of emergency loan Exclusive: Firm close to insolvency says using £3bn loan to pay ‘substantial’ bonuses is vital to retain senior managers The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
Field Day festival hit with growing boycott as artists pull out in solidarity with Palestine An open letter encouraging the London festival to sever its ties with investment firm KKR has 200 signatories, including Massive Attack and Brian Eno Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
A torrent of special pleas from Thames Water Company hopes to win big compromises from regulators to get its financial restructuring over the line The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025 Thames Water finances were ‘hair raising’, chair tells MPs Adrian Montague also said some bosses in line for payouts of ‘50% of salary, very substantial bonuses’
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Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 Thames Water chairman apologises to customers but defends bonuses for bosses Sir Adrian Montague revealed to MPs how close the company had come to running out of money in the last year, calling the situation ‘hair-raising’.
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The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 MPs should not accept any murky answers from Thames Water chair on potential sale Sir Adrian Montague’s appearance on Tuesday offers perhaps the last chance to scrutinise utility’s dealings
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025 Treasury threatens Defra with £4bn bill if Thames Water nationalised Exclusive: Treasury threat an example of ‘scare tactics’ to help force through private sector deal, sources suggest
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025 Thames Water preferred buyer ‘would multiply problems’, Lords told The company is hoping to finalise terms of a possible deal.
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The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025 Trump’s tariffs may be reduced but their impact will be felt in the UK and beyond We examine potential consequences of US president’s market chaos, which could reach every corner of global finance and economy