Thames Water burns through £15mn a month on lawyers and advisers

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Thames Water investigated over delayed environmental schemes
Ofwat says Thames Water’s customers had paid for essential works, adding to pressure on utilityFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise
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The 5 hectic weeks that will define Thames Water’s future
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Time to put Thames Water out of its misery
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Indebted utility faces crucial court judgment this week on emergency £3bn loanFinancial Times - 2d -
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Majority of Thames Water’s sewage plants unable to cope with demand
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Thames Water appeals to competition regulator over cap on customer bills
Indebted utility says Ofwat’s limit on price rises by 2030 will not support investmentFinancial Times - 5d -
Thames Water £3bn rescue loan gets High Court approval
Bailout comes as funds inject £900mn in new equity into fellow utility Southern WaterFinancial Times - 1d -
Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling
The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March.BBC News - 20h
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