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Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".
August 11, 2026Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
August 10, 2026Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
July 30, 2026Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban
The hosepipe ban is in place due to high demand for water during heatwaves and dry weather.
July 25, 2026Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
July 21, 2026Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
July 19, 2026Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.
July 15, 2026South East Water announces new chief executive
John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.
June 22, 2026Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?
June 16, 2026Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
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Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The Pang chalk stream running through Pangbourne, Berkshire The water quality of a Berkshire chalk stream - named by Thames Water as part of a "flagship chalk stream restoration project" - has been c
Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
Thames Water paid its finance chief a £1m signing-on fee in July as the company struggles with a mountain of debt and faces temporary nationalisation. Steve Buck joined the company in April 2025 but
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Watch: Simon Jack presses Thames Water boss on pollution targets The boss of Thames Water has claimed targets the company has been set over things like leakages are "not realistic". Thames has been
Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban
Thames Water's ban affects 10 million of its customers More and more Londoners are living under a hosepipe ban as the long summer of dry weather continues. This restriction comes after greater deman
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
Thames Water's lenders want to let local authorities have more involvement Thames Water's main lenders are offering the government a "golden share" and more control for local authorities in a bid to
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge in case a Burnham-led government attempts to nationalise the UK's biggest water company. Burnham - who takes over as PM on Monday - has pre
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Thames Water has returned to a full-year profit after hiking its customers bills by 40% last year. The UK's largest water company reported post-tax income of £113m for the 12 months to the end of Mar
Government Questions £10 Billion Thames Water Rescue Plan Amid Consumer Concerns
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Thames Water: Londres s'oppose à un plan de financement, relançant la perspective d'une nationalisation information fournie par Boursorama avec AFP •16/06/2026 à 14:19
( AFP / BEN STANSALL ) Le gouvernement britannique s'est opposé mardi à un plan pour injecter des milliards de capitaux privés dans le plus grand distributeur d'eau du Royaume-Uni, Thames Water, en d
Government Rejects £10 Billion Thames Water Rescue Proposal: Nationalisation on the Horizon?
The British government’s decision to reject a £10 billion rescue proposal for Thames Water on Tuesday has added to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the UK's largest water supplier. The move h
Government must end uncertainty for Thames Water workers and consumers, says GMB
GMB Union has today reacted to news that the government has rejected a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water. Cliff Roney, GMB activist, former water worker, and contributor to Channel 4’s Dirty Busi
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed rescue deal, moving the UK's largest water company closer to public ownership. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has written to regulator Ofwat ra
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UK minister rejects Thames Water rescue, nationalisation more likely
Published on 06/15/2026 at 06:18 pm EDT - Modified on 06/16/2026 at 10:13 am EDT LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The British government has rejected a £10 b
UK minister rejects Thames Water rescue, nationalisation more likely
Published on 06/15/2026 at 06:18 pm EDT - Modified on 06/16/2026 at 10:13 am EDT LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The British government has rejected a £10 b
El Gobierno británico rechaza el rescate de Thames Water y la nacionalización gana fuerza
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The government has objected to a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water, in a move which takes the UK's largest water company a step closer to a form of nationalisation. Environment Secretary Emma Rey