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Thames Water Turns Profit Amid £17.6 Billion Debt Crisis

12/3/2025

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Thames Water reported a half-year profit of £414 million, reversing a £149 million loss in 2024.
Customer bills rose by 31%, contributing to a 40% increase in revenues to nearly £2 billion.
Thames Water faces severe funding uncertainties and a potential collapse into government control due to £17.6 billion in net debt.
The debt restructuring process is complex and may take months, with the government reluctant to provide regulatory leniency.

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Thames Water reported a half-year profit of £414 million, reversing a £149 million loss in 2024.
Customer bills rose by 31%, contributing to a 40% increase in revenues to nearly £2 billion.
Thames Water faces severe funding uncertainties and a potential collapse into government control due to £17.6 billion in net debt.
The debt restructuring process is complex and may take months, with the government reluctant to provide regulatory leniency.