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Thames Water Nears Collapse as Government Rejects Lenders' Rescue Plan
Thames Water faces financial collapse after the UK government rejected a rescue plan from its main lenders, London & Valley Water, citing insufficient consumer and environmental protections. The utility, serving 16 million people, is now at risk of entering a special administration regime (SAR). Its debt has spiralled beyond £20bn since privatisation, worsened by Macquarie's ownership. Customers will see no service disruption regardless of outcome.
Jun 17, 2026 1 source
