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Monday, 22 June 2026

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Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’

· The Guardian

Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’

The UK environment secretary has objected to a £10bn rescue proposal for Thames Water because it would place an “undue burden” on consumers, pushing the troubled utilities firm closer towards public ownership.

Emma Reynolds wrote to the regulator Ofwat on Monday to raise concerns about the plan for the UK’s biggest water company as she is worried that customers will lose out.

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