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Andy Burnham Faces Thames Water Showdown as Investors Prepare Multi-Billion-Pound Legal Fight

Thames Water's creditors prepare for legal action if the government nationalises the utility, amid ongoing discussions about a private rescue plan versus public ownership.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Thames Water set to be placed in special administration by Andy Burnham

The utility has warned that it will run out of cash by the end of the year unless a deal can be agreed between its creditors, Ofwat, and the government

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Beleaguered South East Water apologises as thousands again face supply issues

7,000 properties around Tunbridge Wells have low pressure, intermittent supply, or no water at all

The Independent UK · Jul 19

South East Water raises doubts over future survival without fresh financing

The water supplier said it was in discussions with lenders to agree a new loan facility.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up

Supplier to over 2.4m customers says it doesn’t have enough money to last beyond July 2027

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Thames Water increases bonus payments to £4m despite uncertainty over future

Annual results show struggling firm’s net debt has risen to £19.7bn, up from £17.7bn a year earlier

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

South East Water to pay £30.5m penalty after multiple supply failures

Ofwat says repeated errors led to ‘real disruption and hardship for residents and businesses across many years’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

South East Water to pay £30.5m after repeated supply failures

The redress package concludes three probes into the supplier and includes a previously proposed £22 million fine for supply failures, Ofwat said.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

South East Water hit with £30.5m penalty over multiple failures

The water giant was fined over failings

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Ministers plan legally binding debt targets for England’s water companies

Exclusive: Move comes as allies of Andy Burnham work on proposals to take water companies into public control

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10