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Thames Water CEO Under Fire Over Controversial Bonuses

5/25/2025

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Thames Water's CEO faces pressure from MPs to explain if executives pocketed bonuses from a controversial £3bn loan amid the company's financial turmoil. Following public backlash, Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the bonuses were rescinded, but Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael is demanding clarity on any payments that may have already been issued, raising serious concerns.

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Thames Water's CEO faces pressure from MPs to explain if executives pocketed bonuses from a controversial £3bn loan amid the company's financial turmoil. Following public backlash, Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the bonuses were rescinded, but Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael is demanding clarity on any payments that may have already been issued, raising serious concerns.