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Investors Draft £10bn Rescue as Burnham Pushes Water Nationalisation

7/20/2026

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Investors holding Thames Water’s £21 billion debt drafted a £10 billion rescue plan as the Burnham government pushes for ownership.
Lenders are preparing a legal challenge if the Burnham administration proceeds with nationalisation.
London & Valley Water hired Pallas Partners for court preparation and retained Akin Gump for restructuring advice.
The Ofwat proposal seeks £3.35 billion equity, £6.25 billion debt, a £9.6 billion write-off, no dividends until the 2030s, and a return in five years.

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Investors holding Thames Water’s £21 billion debt drafted a £10 billion rescue plan as the Burnham government pushes for ownership.
Lenders are preparing a legal challenge if the Burnham administration proceeds with nationalisation.
London & Valley Water hired Pallas Partners for court preparation and retained Akin Gump for restructuring advice.
The Ofwat proposal seeks £3.35 billion equity, £6.25 billion debt, a £9.6 billion write-off, no dividends until the 2030s, and a return in five years.