Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’
Environment secretary reportedly raised concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn plan Thames Water should be nationalised, says Burnham Business live – latest updates 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 Ofwat, the regulator, on Monday to raise concerns about the plan for the UK’s bi
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Thames Water serves about 16 million people in London and the south of England. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenThames Water serves about 16 million people in London and the south of England. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAThames WaterThames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’Environment secretary reportedly raises concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn plan Thames Water should be nationalised, says Burnham Business live – latest updates Julia KolleweTue 16 Jun 2026 03.58 EDTFirst published on Tue 16 Jun 2026 03.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe 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…
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