Thames Water’s key bond has been downgraded to junk status due to concerns over its ability to avoid collapse.
Every river in the UK is polluted, Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary warns
Steve Reed states there is no assurance that UK waters are uncontaminated. The Environment Secretary has revealed that every river in the country is polluted, accusing water companies of concealing
Yorkshire Water CEO awarded £1 million with bonus despite significant sewage pollution failures
Nicola Shaw receives a pay award despite significant sewage pollution failures by the water utility.
Water executives will be held criminally accountable for the sewage spills crisis.
The UK Government is introducing measures to strengthen regulation of the water industry in response to public outcry over sewage contaminating rivers, lakes, and seas.
Southern Water Awards Chief a £183,000 Bonus Following Proposal for 73% Increase in Customer Bills
Southern Water’s CEO received a £183,000 bonus while the company proposed the highest customer bill increase among English water providers and faced regulatory criticism for a substandard business plan.
Thames Water placed under special measures as bills increase by 22%
Thames Water has been placed under special measures by the water regulator Ofwat as the struggling company fights for survival. Britain’s largest water provider, serving 16 million people in London
Thames Water disburses £196 million in dividends while its debts exceed £15 billion.
Thames Water has confirmed it paid dividends worth £195.8 million last year, despite being heavily indebted and unlikely to raise new funds before December.
Thames Water has no value, according to its largest investor.
Thames Water’s largest investor has reduced its valuation of its stake in the company to zero, effectively declaring the utility provider worthless, according to a report by The Telegraph.
Thames Water’s biggest shareholder steps down from board
The primary investor in Thames Water, Omers Infrastructure, has removed its representative from the board as the utility continues to struggle with a significant £18bn debt.
Ofwat explores Thames Water break-up as part of ‘Project Telford’
The water regulator is developing rescue strategies for Thames Water, which might involve dismantling its extensive operations and selling them in parts to various competing suppliers.
Thames Water plans to charge bills exceeding £50 a month.
Thames Water is proposing to raise its bills by 45% over the next five years to over £50 a month, as it grapples with an £18 billion debt that threatens
Thames Water bills are expected to increase by 56 percent over the coming five years.
Thames Water has proposed to raise its bills by 56 percent over the next five years as part of its updated business strategy, which sources say has been submitted to