Thames Water creditors propose board overhaul to avoid UK nationalisation

Lenders backing a £10 billion rescue of the struggling English water utility are proposing new leadership, but campaigners say the plan lacks meaningful change to address governance failures.

First covered Aug 24, 2026 · 3:38 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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33d Guardian Environment Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board — Campaigners say proposal for £10bn rescue deal in bid to avoid nationalisation is a ‘cosy stitch-up’ Business live – latest updates The group of creditors…

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bordertelegraph.com Thames Water lenders plan board overhaul if rescue bid approved | Border Telegraph

finance.yahoo.com UK's Thames Water set for over $13.5 billion rescue deal by Silver Point and Elliott, Bloomberg News reports

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