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Thames Water on the Brink: A Deal with Ofwat to Avoid Fines, But at What Cost?
Thames Water, a UK water utility, is nearing a deal with its regulator, Ofwat, to avoid new fines for four years. The catch? They must invest heavily in fixing their longstanding issues, including leaks and pollution. The company is drowning in over £17 billion debt, and customers face potential bill hikes of more than a third by 2030. The deal, called undertakings, swaps penalties for commitments, but it only covers Ofwat fines. Other agencies could still impose penalties, and a public consultation is upcoming. Creditors promise to pay old fines with tougher targets ahead, while Thames Water plans to invest £1.26 billion this year to cut leaks and improve water quality.
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