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Thames Water rescue deal threatened by uncertainty over next prime minister
UK NewsBusiness•May 19, 2026 at 6:00 AMNational

Thames Water rescue deal threatened by uncertainty over next prime minister

By Helena Horton and Kiran Stacey•The Guardian - UK News

Exclusive: Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could push to bring utility companies into public ownershipA rescue deal for Thames Water is under threat because of a potential change in prime minister, government insiders have said.Ministers are negotiating a takeover deal for the stricken water company with a consortium of creditors led by American investment firm Elliott Management. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could push to bring utility companies into public ownership

A rescue deal for Thames Water is under threat because of a potential change in prime minister, government insiders have said.

Ministers are negotiating a takeover deal for the stricken water company with a consortium of creditors led by American investment firm Elliott Management.

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