Thames Water seeks £2.4 billion as government delays water sector reform plans
Thames Water seeks another £2.4 billion from creditors as the UK government delays broader water sector reform promised for autumn. Credit rating agency Moody's warned Thursday that regulatory uncertainty could increase borrowing costs for water companies, affecting customer bills. The government must clarify its "public control" vision and decide Thames Water's fate to end prolonged financial uncertainty.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 19:01 UTC
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