Now, the professionals who failed Sara Sharif must answer for their inactions
3 months, 1 week ago

Now, the professionals who failed Sara Sharif must answer for their inactions

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An important part of getting justice for Sara Sharif has now been done, with the sentencing of those who tortured and killed her. James Mason Address supplied Season’s bleatings Merry Christmas to all… or, as I am now told I must say, “Happy holidays”. Think what a Reform government could do with such Stasi-like controls… Naïve Labour means well, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Barry Tighe Woodford Green, Essex Money Musk Given the concern around the suspected Chinese spy, should we not be equally worried about foreign interference from Elon Musk and his increased involvement in our politics? Ian Godfrey Cockfosters, Barnet A Waspi-sh proposal The pension campaigners’ acronym “Waspi” might also be applied to how the general public views the prime minister’s standing: “When answering, Starmer prevaricates indecisively”.

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Thames Water secures £3billion lifeline to stave off financial collapse after court battle over it's restructuring plans
1 week, 6 days ago

Thames Water secures £3billion lifeline to stave off financial collapse after court battle over it's restructuring plans

Daily Mail  

Thames Water has won a £3billion emergency bailout bid to stave off its collapse after judges dismissed an appeal against the debt-ridden company's restructure. Thames Water's chief executive Chris Weston said the firm was 'pleased' that the Court of Appeal had upheld a 'strong High Court decision'. Thames Water's boss said the dismissal of a court appeal against its £3 …

Thames Water wins court approval in London for emergency funding deal
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1 week, 6 days ago

Thames Water wins court approval in London for emergency funding deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — Thames Water, which serves 16 million people in and around London, has received court approval for up to 3 billion pounds of emergency funding, preventing the company from falling into government administration. Thames Water, which has about 17 billion pounds of debt, was in danger of running out of money within days if the court had not authorized …

Why taxpayers could still face a bill for Thames Water despite £3bn lifeline
1 month, 1 week ago

Why taxpayers could still face a bill for Thames Water despite £3bn lifeline

The Independent  

Britain’s largest, and most indebted, private utility, Thames Water, has been in financial difficulties for some time and has now been given another reprieve by the High Court. The company has substantial physical assets and should, in normal circumstances, with sympathetic regulators and the right balance sheet, enjoy steady monopoly returns from captive consumers – one in four of the …

Thames Water’s £3bn loan to stave off collapse despite ‘eye-watering’ terms
1 month, 1 week ago

Thames Water’s £3bn loan to stave off collapse despite ‘eye-watering’ terms

The Independent  

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What Thames Water’s £3bn bailout means for your water bill
1 month, 1 week ago

What Thames Water’s £3bn bailout means for your water bill

The Independent  

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Judge approves emergency plan to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge approves emergency plan to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat

Associated Press  

LONDON — A judge approved an emergency plan Tuesday to keep Britain’s largest water company afloat, averting the possibility of a temporary government takeover. Justice Thomas Leech ruled in the High Court in London that the company’s restructuring proposal was a better alternative for the public than having Thames Water become insolvent and come under government administration, or a competing …

Thames Water restructuring approved by High Court judge
1 month, 1 week ago

Thames Water restructuring approved by High Court judge

The Independent  

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It’s about time Thames Water was flushed away
2 months ago

It’s about time Thames Water was flushed away

The Independent  

The idea that Thames Water’s customers should pay extra because the company’s shareholders are unwilling to shoulder the cost of building the required infrastructure and restructuring is abhorrent. If our emissions are 1 per cent of the global total, we are already exceeding our share of the world population; according to the latest data, the UK’s population represents approximately 0.84 …

How water firms could rinse the taxpayer
3 months, 1 week ago

How water firms could rinse the taxpayer

The Independent  

It was probably not the best day for the water industry regulator to announce that average bills in England and Wales will increase by 36 per cent over the next five years. Its debts of around £18bn are simply too large to service without swingeing increases in bills and possible taxpayer assistance – subsidies that will end up in the …

Thames Water: Why does the struggling water firm need emergency funding?
5 months ago

Thames Water: Why does the struggling water firm need emergency funding?

The Independent  

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Thames Water creditors seek peace deal to avoid threat of nationalisation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thames Water creditors seek peace deal to avoid threat of nationalisation

The Telegraph  

Creditors to Thames Water are attempting to broker a peace deal between the beleaguered supplier and regulator Ofwat amid fears that a breakdown in relations between the two sides risks speeding up the company’s demise. Sources involved in attempts to stop Thames Water being nationalised are warning privately that it may prove impossible to draw up a rescue deal unless …

It’s time to renationalise our failing water industry
1 year ago

It’s time to renationalise our failing water industry

The Independent  

Ever since the Conservative manifesto for the 1987 general election disingenuously promised to “return to the public the Water Authorities” – in other words, privatise the ones in England and Wales – there has been an on-off national debate about whether the supply of water, sewerage and associated services should, in fact, be owned and controlled by the state or …

Thames Water: Who owns the struggling water service – and could it be nationalised?
1 year ago

Thames Water: Who owns the struggling water service – and could it be nationalised?

The Independent  

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Thames Water crisis prompts warning that fines could trigger collapse
1 year, 1 month ago

Thames Water crisis prompts warning that fines could trigger collapse

The Telegraph  

Water suppliers such as Thames Water are at risk of collapsing into administration if they are fined for bad behaviour, MPs have warned, potentially landing taxpayers with a multi-billion pound bailout bill. The Telegraph revealed on Friday that Whitehall officials are drawing up contingency plans to prepare for the possible collapse of Britain’s largest supplier, which serves 15 million customers …

‘Major incident’ declared in Surrey as thousands lose water supply and supermarkets sell out
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Major incident’ declared in Surrey as thousands lose water supply and supermarkets sell out

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Thames Water averts nationalisation threat with £750m funding lifeline
1 year, 8 months ago

Thames Water averts nationalisation threat with £750m funding lifeline

The Independent  

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Architect of water privatisation defends decision amid Thames Water turmoil
1 year, 8 months ago

Architect of water privatisation defends decision amid Thames Water turmoil

The Independent  

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Thames Water crisis explained as utility giant serving 15m people faces collapse
1 year, 9 months ago

Thames Water crisis explained as utility giant serving 15m people faces collapse

The Independent  

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Thames Water demonstrates that privatisation is not fit for purpose
1 year, 9 months ago

Thames Water demonstrates that privatisation is not fit for purpose

The Independent  

Environmental quality and resilience minister Rebecca Pow states that “the government is confident that Ofwat, as the economic regulator for the water industry, is working with any company that is facing financial distress”. The Independent’s informative article by Sean O’Grady makes the observation that “privatisation was a great symbol of Thatcherism and the Conservative belief in the ability of free …

Ministers work up Thames Water plan as regulator keeps watch on sector debts
1 year, 9 months ago

Ministers work up Thames Water plan as regulator keeps watch on sector debts

The Independent  

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Emergency plans ‘drawn up for Thames Water collapse’ as water firm racks up £14bn debt
1 year, 9 months ago

Emergency plans ‘drawn up for Thames Water collapse’ as water firm racks up £14bn debt

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sarah Bentley was paid £1.6mn despite giving up bonus Environment minister Rebecca Pow told …

It’s time for the Tories to nationalise Thames Water
1 year, 9 months ago

It’s time for the Tories to nationalise Thames Water

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Contingency plans being drawn up for possible collapse of Thames Water – reports
1 year, 9 months ago

Contingency plans being drawn up for possible collapse of Thames Water – reports

The Independent  

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Thames Water boss quits after giving up bonus over sewage spills
1 year, 9 months ago

Thames Water boss quits after giving up bonus over sewage spills

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The boss of Thames Water has quit weeks after being …

Thames Water boss quits amid race to raise £1bn from investors
1 year, 9 months ago

Thames Water boss quits amid race to raise £1bn from investors

The Telegraph  

The boss of Thames Water has quit as the company races to raise £1bn from its shareholders. Sarah Bentley’s surprise departure comes amid long-running talks between the owners of Britain’s biggest water company about how to pay for additional investment in the company. Ms Bentley stepped down just weeks after saying she was part of a “relatively new team” trying …

Thames Water taps investors for cash as it boosts overhaul plans
2 years, 9 months ago

Thames Water taps investors for cash as it boosts overhaul plans

The Independent  

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