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Thames Water Seeks Deal to Avoid Fines Amid Debt Crisis

4/2/2026

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Thames Water is nearing a deal with regulator Ofwat to avoid fines for four years if it increases investment.
Creditors aim to block Thames Water's temporary renationalisation amid a £17.6 billion debt crisis.
The company has struggled financially for over two years and could run out of money by October.
If approved, the deal would require public consultation and could still expose Thames Water to penalties from the Environment Agency.

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Thames Water is nearing a deal with regulator Ofwat to avoid fines for four years if it increases investment.
Creditors aim to block Thames Water's temporary renationalisation amid a £17.6 billion debt crisis.
The company has struggled financially for over two years and could run out of money by October.
If approved, the deal would require public consultation and could still expose Thames Water to penalties from the Environment Agency.